Gibraltar Industries Inc (ROCK)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 1,015,770 1,071,270 1,049,770 776,235 678,336
Payables US$ in thousands 92,124 106,582 172,286 134,738 72,628
Payables turnover 11.03 10.05 6.09 5.76 9.34

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $1,015,770K ÷ $92,124K
= 11.03

The payables turnover ratio for Gibraltar Industries Inc. has shown an increasing trend over the past five years. The ratio increased from 9.65 in 2019 to 11.03 in 2023, indicating that the company is managing its accounts payable more efficiently.

A higher payables turnover ratio suggests that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently, which could indicate strong supplier relationships or effective working capital management. This could potentially lead to improved liquidity and cash flow for the company.

Overall, based on the increasing trend in payables turnover ratio over the years, Gibraltar Industries Inc. seems to be effectively managing its payables and working capital, which could be a positive indicator of its financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Gibraltar Industries Inc
ROCK
11.03
Insteel Industries Inc
IIIN
12.79
Worthington Industries Inc
WOR
33.56
Worthington Steel Inc
WS
7.86