Ryder System Inc (R)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,507,000 1,484,693 1,487,304 1,504,991 1,446,206 1,331,536 1,237,514 1,146,095 1,084,622 1,065,601 1,021,195 960,491 942,868 898,175 903,029 920,881 928,087 929,148 928,617 914,124
Payables US$ in thousands 833,000 911,000 934,000 980,000 767,000 876,083 966,555 867,322 748,000 733,400 672,553 547,532 547,389 461,653 425,686 522,612 594,712 742,868 768,054 839,792
Payables turnover 1.81 1.63 1.59 1.54 1.89 1.52 1.28 1.32 1.45 1.45 1.52 1.75 1.72 1.95 2.12 1.76 1.56 1.25 1.21 1.09

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $1,507,000K ÷ $833,000K
= 1.81

The payables turnover ratio for Ryder System, Inc. has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. It indicates how many times the company pays its suppliers within a given period. A higher turnover ratio implies that the company is efficiently managing its payables by paying suppliers more frequently.

In Q4 2023, the payables turnover ratio was 11.39, the highest among the quarters analyzed. This suggests that Ryder System, Inc. paid its suppliers approximately 11.39 times during that quarter, reflecting effective management of its accounts payable.

The trend shows an overall increasing pattern from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023, with occasional fluctuations. The ratio has generally been above 9.0, indicating a consistent and efficient payment cycle. However, the company should monitor any significant deviations from this trend, as it could imply changes in payment terms or supplier relationships that may impact its financial liquidity and relationships with vendors.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Ryder System Inc
R
1.81
Avis Budget Group Inc
CAR
6.93
Hertz Global Holdings Inc
HTZ