RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)

Number of days of payables

Mar 31, 2024 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
Payables turnover 7.66 7.13 6.44 4.44 2.75 2.90 2.66 3.05 3.69 3.29 7.96 8.67 10.32 10.54 11.87 10.12 11.20 11.33 11.11 10.79
Number of days of payables days 47.67 51.17 56.67 82.14 132.92 125.87 137.46 119.68 98.82 110.82 45.84 42.08 35.38 34.64 30.75 36.08 32.60 32.23 32.87 33.83

March 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.66
= 47.67

The number of days of payables for RBC Bearings Incorporated has varied over the periods shown in the table. The trend indicates fluctuations in the time the company takes to pay its suppliers.

The average number of days of payables in recent periods has been approximately 60 days, with some periods showing shorter payment cycles and others longer. This suggests that RBC Bearings may have payment terms that allow for flexibility in managing its working capital.

A decreasing trend in the number of days of payables may indicate improved efficiency in managing supplier payments, potentially leading to better cash flow management. On the other hand, an increasing trend could signal challenges in meeting payment obligations or changes in supplier relationships.

Overall, analyzing the number of days of payables can provide insights into RBC Bearings' liquidity, operational efficiency, and relationships with suppliers. Further analysis in conjunction with other financial ratios and factors would be needed to fully assess the implications of these trends.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
47.67
Timken Company
TKR
32.59