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Payables Turnover

How quickly a company pays its suppliers.

efficiencyworking capital

Definition

Payables turnover measures how fast a company pays suppliers. Lower turnover (more days) preserves cash but may strain supplier relationships. Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) converts to days. Strategic AP management balances cash flow with supplier goodwill.

Formula

Payables Turnover = COGS / Average Accounts Payable; DPO = 365 / Turnover

Example

With $200M COGS and $40M average payables, turnover is 5x, or 73 days DPO. The company takes about 73 days to pay suppliers.

FAQ

What is Payables Turnover?

How quickly a company pays its suppliers.

How do you calculate Payables Turnover?

A common formula for Payables Turnover is: Payables Turnover = COGS / Average Accounts Payable; DPO = 365 / Turnover

Why is Payables Turnover important?

Payables Turnover helps investors evaluate efficiency and make more informed decisions.

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This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.

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