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', SAM's payables turnover was 13.51, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Beverages (Production/Distribution) in '2021' stood at 4.27.
• In '2022', SAM's payables turnover was 13.30, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Beverages (Production/Distribution) in '2022' stood at 4.33. Industry average increased by 0.06 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', SAM's payables turnover was 12.47, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Beverages (Production/Distribution) in '2023' stood at 4.22. Industry average declined by 0.11 from previous year.
• In '2024', SAM's payables turnover was 11.86, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Beverages (Production/Distribution) in '2024' stood at 4.20. Industry average declined by 0.01 from previous year.
Overall, SAM'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.