STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)

Payables turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 69,764 61,008 51,835 45,098 38,231
Payables US$ in thousands 13,557 11,576 8,699 7,474 8,050
Payables turnover 5.15 5.27 5.96 6.03 4.75

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Payables
= $69,764K ÷ $13,557K
= 5.15

STAAR Surgical Company's payables turnover ratio has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The payables turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its trade payables by converting them into purchases or cost of goods sold during a specific period.

From 2019 to 2023, STAAR Surgical's payables turnover ratio ranged from 4.75 to 6.03, with the highest being in 2020. A higher payables turnover ratio typically indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more frequently throughout the year, which may suggest good cash flow management and a strong relationship with suppliers.

However, it is essential to note that the payables turnover ratio alone may not provide a complete picture, as it should be analyzed in conjunction with other financial ratios and company-specific factors. Overall, the trend in STAAR Surgical's payables turnover ratio suggests that the company has been effectively managing its trade payables in recent years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
STAAR Surgical Company
STAA
5.15
National Vision Holdings Inc
EYE
32.17
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock
COO
11.65