United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)

Number of days of payables

Aug 3, 2024 Apr 27, 2024 Jan 27, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 Feb 1, 2020 Nov 2, 2019
Payables turnover 15.92 11.82 11.52 10.26 11.09 14.13 14.30 13.14 14.24 14.16 13.65 12.28 14.01 14.49 14.53 10.18 10.58 10.30 11.43 13.67
Number of days of payables days 22.93 30.88 31.68 35.58 32.92 25.83 25.53 27.77 25.64 25.77 26.74 29.73 26.04 25.19 25.12 35.86 34.49 35.44 31.95 26.70

August 3, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 15.92
= 22.93

United Natural Foods Inc's number of days of payables has fluctuated over the past few years, with an average ranging from around 25 to 35 days. This ratio represents the average number of days it takes the company to pay its suppliers. A lower number of days indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly, while a higher number suggests that the company is taking longer to pay its bills.

The trend in United Natural Foods Inc's number of days of payables shows some variation but generally remains within a relatively stable range. This suggests that the company has been consistent in managing its payment schedules to suppliers. However, it is important to monitor any significant deviations in this ratio as they could indicate changes in the company's working capital management or supplier relationships.


Peer comparison

Aug 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
United Natural Foods Inc
UNFI
22.93
Performance Food Group Co
PFGC
SpartanNash Co
SPTN
20.96
The Chefs Warehouse Inc
CHEF
21.81