John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
Number of days of payables
| Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payables turnover | 7.93 | 10.42 | 8.21 | 9.05 | 6.53 | |
| Number of days of payables | days | 46.04 | 35.04 | 44.44 | 40.34 | 55.91 |
April 30, 2025 calculation
Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.93
= 46.04
The data indicates that the number of days of payables for John Wiley & Sons has experienced fluctuations over the observed period. As of April 30, 2021, the company’s payables period was approximately 55.91 days. This period then decreased significantly to 40.34 days by April 30, 2022, representing a reduction of over 15 days, which could suggest improvements in payment efficiency or changes in credit terms negotiated with suppliers.
Following this decline, the payable period slightly increased to 44.44 days as of April 30, 2023, indicating a minor extension in the time taken to settle payables, possibly reflecting strategic adjustments or changes in supplier terms. The trend continued toward a further reduction, with the payable period decreasing to 35.04 days by April 30, 2024. This indicates a shortening of the average payables period by nearly 9 days compared to the previous year, potentially implying faster payment cycles or improved liquidity management.
There is no data available beyond April 30, 2024, for the 2025 period, denoted by the placeholder "— days." In summary, the company's payable period has decreased overall from 55.91 days in 2021 to 35.04 days in 2024, reflecting enhancements in payable management and possibly a strategic move towards more immediate settlement of liabilities within the observed interval.
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Apr 30, 2025