Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK)

Number of days of payables

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 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
Payables turnover 8.43 9.10 8.50 8.27 6.60 6.99 6.89 6.35 6.31 6.39 6.69 7.16 6.54 6.24 6.51 7.14 7.62 8.04 7.34 7.69
Number of days of payables days 43.28 40.12 42.93 44.15 55.34 52.19 52.95 57.47 57.84 57.11 54.57 51.01 55.84 58.47 56.09 51.10 47.91 45.42 49.76 47.47

September 30, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 8.43
= 43.28

The number of days of payables for Rockwell Automation Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. The trend indicates that the company takes, on average, around 45 to 55 days to pay its suppliers. In recent quarters, the number of days of payables has been decreasing slightly, suggesting that the company may be managing its payables more efficiently.

It is important to note that a lower number of days of payables may indicate that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly, which could potentially strain its cash flow. On the other hand, a higher number of days of payables may suggest that the company is taking longer to settle its payables, which could lead to strained relationships with suppliers.

Overall, monitoring the number of days of payables can provide insights into Rockwell Automation Inc's cash management practices and its relationships with suppliers.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Rockwell Automation Inc
ROK
43.28
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ONTO
46.01
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99.97
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20.19