Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (SBH)

Payables turnover

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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,437,477 3,427,647 3,398,003 3,396,595 3,407,134 3,512,784 3,534,335 3,512,090 3,507,054 3,438,375 3,471,704 3,498,196 3,463,054 3,422,722 3,232,208 3,209,749 3,262,170 3,274,554 3,424,428 3,436,524
Payables US$ in thousands 269,424 234,552 289,606 267,479 258,884 243,976 265,075 296,170 275,717 279,359 240,594 346,302 291,632 268,868 310,215 285,636 236,333 239,905 221,760 272,082
Payables turnover 12.76 14.61 11.73 12.70 13.16 14.40 13.33 11.86 12.72 12.31 14.43 10.10 11.87 12.73 10.42 11.24 13.80 13.65 15.44 12.63

September 30, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $3,437,477K ÷ $269,424K
= 12.76

The payables turnover ratio for Sally Beauty Holdings Inc has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past several quarters. The ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable by comparing the cost of goods sold to its average accounts payable balance.

Looking at the data provided, we can see that the payables turnover ratio has ranged from a low of 10.10 to a high of 15.44 over the last 8 quarters. In general, a higher payables turnover ratio indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently, which could be viewed positively as it reflects good cash management practices and potentially good relationships with suppliers.

However, a very high payables turnover ratio could also indicate that the company is not taking full advantage of supplier credit terms, potentially straining its relationships with suppliers.

Overall, Sally Beauty Holdings Inc's payables turnover ratio has shown variability, suggesting fluctuations in its payment practices and supplier relationships. It would be important for the company to analyze these trends further to ensure optimal cash flow management while maintaining good relationships with suppliers.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
SBH
12.76
IAC Inc.
IAC
49.05
Leslies Inc
LESL
19.10
Match Group Inc
MTCH
152.71
Ulta Beauty Inc
ULTA
12.55