Name: Payables Turnover

Definition: Payables turnover shows how fast the company pays its suppliers for goods or services bought on credit. A high turnover means the company pays suppliers quickly, which may reflect strong cash flow or favorable terms. A very low turnover might mean the company is stretching payments to preserve cash — or possibly experiencing financial strain.

Interpretation:
• In '2022', CGNT's payables turnover was 2.87, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2022' stood at 3.98.
• In '2023', CGNT's payables turnover was 2.90, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2023' stood at 3.81. Industry average declined by 0.16 from previous year.
• In '2024', CGNT's payables turnover was 2.83, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2024' stood at 3.86. Industry average increased by 0.05 compared to previous year.
• In '2025', CGNT's payables turnover was 2.82, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2024' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2025' stood at 4.07. Industry average increased by 0.21 compared to previous year.
Overall, CGNT's payables turnover has consistently declined during the past 4 years.

Formula: Payables Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Accounts Payable

Good Range: Ranges 5-15 depending on industry.