Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc (SSD)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 1,665,630 1,590,040 1,153,090 972,071 920,623
Payables US$ in thousands 107,524 97,841 57,215 48,271 33,351
Payables turnover 15.49 16.25 20.15 20.14 27.60

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $1,665,630K ÷ $107,524K
= 15.49

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s payables turnover ratio has shown a decreasing trend over the past five years. The payables turnover was 10.88 in 2023, down from 12.01 in 2022, 14.30 in 2021, 14.33 in 2020, and 19.32 in 2019.

A decreasing payables turnover ratio could indicate that the company is taking longer to pay its suppliers, which may suggest a strain on its cash flow or potential liquidity issues. However, it could also imply improved negotiation power with suppliers, allowing for extended payment terms without penalties.

Further analysis of the company's payment policies, supplier relationships, and overall financial health is necessary to fully understand the implications of the decreasing trend in the payables turnover ratio for Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
15.49
Snap-On Inc
SNA
0.39
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
7.13