Wolverine World Wide Inc (WWW)

Payables turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,418,900 2,567,600 2,699,900 2,673,200 2,317,600 1,791,800 1,738,300 1,755,900 2,211,200 2,319,500 2,191,200 1,973,400 1,924,200 1,877,400 1,925,700 2,087,100 2,140,700 2,006,300 1,997,500 1,986,600
Payables US$ in thousands 206,000 197,200 252,200 226,900 272,200 317,900 318,100 293,800 222,100 265,100 279,200 279,300 185,000 191,800 154,900 137,600 202,100 155,600 212,700 112,600
Payables turnover 11.74 13.02 10.71 11.78 8.51 5.64 5.46 5.98 9.96 8.75 7.85 7.07 10.40 9.79 12.43 15.17 10.59 12.89 9.39 17.64

December 31, 2023 calculation

Payables turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Payables
= $2,418,900K ÷ $206,000K
= 11.74

Wolverine World Wide Inc's payables turnover ratio has been fluctuating over the past few quarters. The payables turnover ratio measures how quickly a company pays its suppliers. A higher turnover ratio indicates that the company is paying its suppliers more quickly.

Looking at the data provided, Wolverine World Wide Inc's payables turnover ratio ranged from a low of 5.46 in June 2022 to a high of 17.64 in June 2019. The highest ratio of 17.64 in June 2019 suggests that the company was able to pay its suppliers almost 18 times during that period.

The trend in the payables turnover ratio shows some variability, with peaks and troughs observed throughout the quarters. It increased steadily from March 2020 to March 2021, reaching 12.43, before experiencing a decline in the following quarters. The ratio then spiked to 17.64 in June 2019 before decreasing and stabilizing around 10 to 13 in the most recent quarters.

Overall, Wolverine World Wide Inc's payables turnover ratio indicates that the company has been managing its payables efficiently, although some fluctuation in the ratio suggests changes in the company's payment practices or relationships with suppliers. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may provide a deeper understanding of the company's payables management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Payables turnover
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
11.74
Caleres Inc
CAL
10.46
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
7.25
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
7.13