Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)

Number of days of payables

Feb 4, 2024 Nov 5, 2023 Aug 6, 2023 Feb 5, 2023 Nov 6, 2022 Aug 7, 2022 May 8, 2022 Feb 6, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2021 May 2, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Nov 1, 2020 Aug 2, 2020 May 3, 2020 Feb 2, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019 Apr 30, 2019 Jan 31, 2019
Payables turnover 26.13 20.70 20.94 30.36 19.34 30.22 31.67 24.72 34.30 29.07 38.03 22.30 16.16 25.56 22.37 18.68 23.80 21.32 17.23 11.76
Number of days of payables days 13.97 17.63 17.43 12.02 18.88 12.08 11.53 14.77 10.64 12.56 9.60 16.37 22.58 14.28 16.31 19.54 15.34 17.12 21.18 31.05

February 4, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 26.13
= 13.97

The number of days of payables for Pure Storage Inc has fluctuated over the past two years, with values ranging from as low as 9.60 days to as high as 31.05 days. This metric indicates the average number of days it takes for the company to pay its suppliers or creditors after receiving goods or services. A lower number of days suggests that Pure Storage is efficient in managing its payables and has a shorter cash conversion cycle. Conversely, a higher number of days may indicate that the company is taking longer to settle its obligations, possibly for strategic reasons or due to liquidity constraints. It is important for stakeholders to monitor this ratio over time to understand Pure Storage's payment practices and their impact on cash flow and working capital management.


Peer comparison

Feb 4, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Pure Storage Inc
PSTG
13.97
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45.13
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120.47
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