Kimberly-Clark(Kmb) Financials: Payables Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)
Growth - payables turnover
This chart shows the historical trend of payables turnover for KMB compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
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 '2021', KMB's payables turnover was 2.96, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2021' stood at 4.11.
• In '2022', KMB's payables turnover was 3.08, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2022' stood at 4.43. Industry average increased by 0.32 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', KMB's payables turnover was 3.02, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2023' stood at 4.50. Industry average increased by 0.07 compared to previous year.
• In '2024', KMB's payables turnover was 2.94, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2024' stood at 4.53. Industry average increased by 0.03 compared to previous year.
Overall, KMB's payables turnover has remained generally stable over the past 4 years.
Formula: Payables Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Accounts Payable
Good Range: Ranges 5-15 depending on industry.