Select Medical Holdings (SEM)

Number of days of payables

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 Mar 31, 2019
Payables turnover 35.06 33.13 32.20 34.33 31.91 28.69 25.28 24.15 24.10 28.28 28.34 27.02 28.34 30.84 26.37 20.42 10.17 10.24 17.97 25.40
Number of days of payables days 10.41 11.02 11.34 10.63 11.44 12.72 14.44 15.11 15.15 12.91 12.88 13.51 12.88 11.84 13.84 17.87 35.88 35.65 20.31 14.37

December 31, 2023 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 35.06
= 10.41

The number of days of payables for Select Medical Holdings Corporation has shown a decreasing trend over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the company took approximately 11.10 days to pay its suppliers, which is lower compared to the previous quarter (Q3 2023) at 11.74 days. This indicates that the company has been able to manage its payables more efficiently in the most recent quarter. However, it is essential to note that the number of days of payables can fluctuate due to various factors such as changes in payment terms with suppliers or changes in business operations. Overall, a decreasing trend in the number of days of payables suggests improved liquidity management and potentially stronger relationships with suppliers.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Select Medical Holdings
SEM
10.41
Encompass Health Corp
EHC
21.65
Mednax Inc
MD
64.92