Williams Companies Inc (WMB)

Number of days of payables

		Dec 31, 2024	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	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
Payables turnover		0.52	0.71	0.66	0.75	0.57	0.61	0.80	0.72	0.37	0.30	0.28	0.42	0.36	0.60	1.58	1.82	4.34	5.05	3.08	6.97
Number of days of payables	days	707.63	515.53	557.08	485.73	639.56	593.62	456.65	504.58	976.27	1,218.07	1,286.78	873.35	1,009.97	609.79	231.34	200.99	84.10	72.22	118.38	52.35

December 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 0.52
= 707.63

The number of days of payables for Williams Companies Inc has fluctuated over the years. As of December 31, 2024, the company took an average of 707.63 days to pay its payables. This indicates that the company's payment cycle has been elongated, which may suggest potential liquidity issues or strategic management of vendor relationships.

It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor this ratio closely, as a significant increase in the number of days of payables could signal operational inefficiencies or financial difficulties. Williams Companies Inc should aim to strike a balance in managing its payables effectively to maintain healthy relationships with suppliers while ensuring sustainable cash flow management.