Worthington Steel Inc (WS)

Number of days of payables

May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023
Payables turnover 7.86 7.19 8.77
Number of days of payables days 46.42 50.77 41.63

May 31, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 7.86
= 46.42

The number of days of payables for Worthington Steel Inc has shown some fluctuation over the recent financial periods. As of May 31, 2024, the company took approximately 46.42 days to pay its payables, which was a decrease from the previous period where it took 50.77 days. This suggests an improvement in the efficiency of managing payables. In comparison to Nov 30, 2023, where the number of days of payables was 41.63 days, there has been a slight increase in payment days.

However, it is notable that data is missing for Aug 31, 2023, which makes it challenging to identify the trend accurately. Further analysis could reveal if this upward trend in payment days is consistent or an anomaly within the company's financial operations. Despite the fluctuation, monitoring this ratio over time can provide insights into how effectively Worthington Steel Inc is managing its payables and its relationships with suppliers.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Worthington Steel Inc
WS
46.42
Gibraltar Industries Inc
ROCK
33.10
Insteel Industries Inc
IIIN
26.83
Worthington Industries Inc
WOR
34.80