Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
Number of days of payables
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | ||
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| Payables turnover | — | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | — | 4.71 | — | 5.94 | — | — | 7.08 | — | 4.64 | — | 5.52 | — | — | 5.51 | |
| Number of days of payables | days | — | — | — | — | — | 68.53 | — | 77.51 | — | 61.44 | — | — | 51.55 | — | 78.60 | — | 66.18 | — | — | 66.18 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
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Based on the provided data, the number of days of payables for Williams-Sonoma Inc fluctuated over the period. In January 2022 and May 2022, the number of days of payables was approximately 66.18 days. However, by October 2022, this number increased significantly to 78.60 days, indicating that the company took longer to pay its suppliers during that period.
Subsequently, by January 2023, the number of days of payables decreased to 51.55 days, suggesting an improvement in the company's payment process. However, this trend was not consistent, as the number of days of payables increased to 77.51 days by October 2023.
The data indicates fluctuations in the company's payables management, with periods of both efficient and delayed payments to suppliers. It may be important for stakeholders to monitor this ratio closely to ensure the company maintains a healthy balance between managing its cash flow effectively and maintaining positive relationships with its suppliers.
See also:
Williams-Sonoma Inc Average Payables Payment Period (Quarterly Data)