Vestis Corporation (VSTS)

Payables turnover

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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,561,546 2,418,082 2,259,927 2,115,965 1,970,215 1,991,607 1,983,285
Payables US$ in thousands 163,054 150,542 146,528 130,001
Payables turnover 15.71 16.06 15.42 16.28

September 30, 2024 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $2,561,546K ÷ $163,054K
= 15.71

To analyze Vestis Corporation's payables turnover, we first need to understand that this ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its accounts payable. It indicates how many times during a period the company pays off its accounts payable. A higher payables turnover ratio generally indicates that the company is managing its payables effectively.

Looking at the data provided, we see that the payables turnover ratio has fluctuated over the past few quarters. In the most recent period, the payables turnover was 15.71, slightly lower than the previous quarter's ratio of 16.06. This may indicate that Vestis Corporation took slightly longer to pay off its suppliers in the current period compared to the previous quarter.

Comparing this ratio to industry benchmarks or historical data from the company can provide more insights into the efficiency of Vestis Corporation's payables management. Additionally, further analysis should be conducted to understand the reasons behind the changes in the payables turnover ratio and whether they are in line with the company's overall financial strategy and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Vestis Corporation
VSTS
15.71
Central Garden & Pet Company
CENT
14.44
Central Garden & Pet Company A
CENTA
14.44