RPM International Inc (RPM)

Number of days of payables

May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Payables turnover 10.20 11.53 10.30 9.84 9.83 11.48 9.62 8.19 7.77 8.87 8.89 8.70 7.71 9.31 9.66 9.89 9.63 11.04 11.02 10.94
Number of days of payables days 35.80 31.66 35.43 37.10 37.13 31.79 37.96 44.55 46.95 41.13 41.06 41.95 47.34 39.19 37.77 36.91 37.92 33.05 33.12 33.36

May 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 10.20
= 35.80

The number of days of payables for RPM International Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few periods. In the most recent period ending on May 31, 2024, the company took approximately 35.80 days to pay its suppliers on average. This indicates that the company is managing its payables efficiently. The trend over the past few periods suggests that the number of days of payables has been relatively stable, with slight fluctuations between 31.66 and 46.95 days.

It is important to note that a lower number of days of payables generally indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly, which may have implications for its cash flow and working capital management. On the other hand, a higher number of days of payables could suggest that the company is taking longer to settle its obligations with suppliers, which may impact supplier relationships.

Overall, the trend in the number of days of payables for RPM International Inc indicates a consistent approach to managing its payables, with the company striking a balance between timely payments and maintaining good relationships with suppliers.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
RPM International Inc
RPM
35.80
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
59.69
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
80.84