Snap-On Inc (SNA)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2024 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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 103,300 93,700 91,600 72,200 66,200 58,500 59,200 59,300 52,500 50,700 55,200 59,800 68,600 76,100 76,700 81,400 94,400 102,200 113,800 121,500
Payables US$ in thousands 265,900 270,000 271,100 257,400 238,000 284,300 274,200 283,100 287,000 305,300 308,500 297,300 277,600 266,900 280,200 235,900 222,900 206,000 186,200 193,700
Payables turnover 0.39 0.35 0.34 0.28 0.28 0.21 0.22 0.21 0.18 0.17 0.18 0.20 0.25 0.29 0.27 0.35 0.42 0.50 0.61 0.63

December 31, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $103,300K ÷ $265,900K
= 0.39

The payables turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is managing its accounts payable. A higher ratio indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly.

Analyzing the payables turnover of Snap-On Inc over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, we can see a decreasing trend. The ratio decreased from 0.63 in March 2020 to 0.39 in December 2024. This suggests that Snap-On Inc is taking more time to pay its suppliers over the period.

A declining payables turnover ratio could indicate a few things. It may suggest that the company is facing liquidity issues or strategic changes in its payment terms with suppliers. Furthermore, a decreasing ratio could also be a signal of weakening supplier relationships or inefficiencies in managing accounts payable.

Investors and analysts should further investigate the reasons behind the decreasing trend in Snap-On Inc's payables turnover to assess the company's financial health and operational efficiency effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Snap-On Inc
SNA
0.39
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
17.12
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
6.72