Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 1,149,170 1,248,170 1,098,640 737,273 1,101,140
Payables US$ in thousands 161,140 130,542 136,766 73,904 61,706
Payables turnover 7.13 9.56 8.03 9.98 17.84

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $1,149,170K ÷ $161,140K
= 7.13

The payables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is managing its accounts payable by comparing the cost of goods sold to its average accounts payable balance. A higher payables turnover ratio typically indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly.

Analyzing Steven Madden Ltd.'s payables turnover over the past five years shows a fluctuating trend. The payables turnover ratio decreased from 17.84 in 2019 to 7.13 in 2023. This sharp decline may suggest that the company is taking longer to pay its suppliers compared to previous years.

A low payables turnover ratio could potentially indicate liquidity issues or strained relationships with suppliers. It may also signal that the company is using its suppliers as a source of short-term financing. Further investigation into the reasons behind the decline in the payables turnover ratio is necessary to assess the impact on Steven Madden Ltd.'s overall financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
7.13
Caleres Inc
CAL
10.46
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
7.34
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
6.65