Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc (SSD)

Payables turnover

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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,664,530 1,635,995 1,633,141 1,640,514 1,589,385 1,515,027 1,380,693 1,234,220 1,152,385 1,089,371 1,068,972 1,016,317 972,371 948,833 924,794 923,236 918,469 920,150 896,200 891,633
Payables US$ in thousands 107,524 95,267 97,847 95,302 97,841 98,646 112,968 76,390 57,215 62,405 60,268 66,236 48,271 42,271 49,149 44,505 33,351 40,861 39,241 35,549
Payables turnover 15.48 17.17 16.69 17.21 16.24 15.36 12.22 16.16 20.14 17.46 17.74 15.34 20.14 22.45 18.82 20.74 27.54 22.52 22.84 25.08

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $1,664,530K ÷ $107,524K
= 15.48

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s payables turnover ratio measures the efficiency with which the company manages its accounts payable. It indicates how many times the company pays off its suppliers during a specific period.

Analyzing the data provided, we can see fluctuations in the payables turnover ratio over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the payables turnover ratio was 10.88, which decreased from the previous quarter's figure of 12.22. This suggests a decrease in the speed at which Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. is paying off its suppliers compared to the prior quarter.

Despite the slight decrease in Q4 2023, the company's payables turnover ratio has generally been within a relatively stable range over the past two years, varying from a low of 8.94 in Q2 2022 to a high of 12.59 in Q1 2023. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its accounts payable and paying off its suppliers in a timely manner.

Overall, while there have been some fluctuations in Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s payables turnover ratio, the company appears to have a solid track record of efficiently managing its accounts payable obligations. Monitoring this ratio over time can provide insight into the company's liquidity and working capital management practices.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
15.48
Snap-On Inc
SNA
2.72
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
6.72