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', SPT's payables turnover was 16.20, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2021' stood at 3.77.
• In '2022', SPT's payables turnover was 15.20, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2022' stood at 3.98. Industry average increased by 0.21 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', SPT's payables turnover was 12.80, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2023' stood at 3.81. Industry average declined by 0.16 from previous year.
• In '2024', SPT's payables turnover was 13.15, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2024' stood at 3.86. Industry average increased by 0.05 compared to previous year.
Overall, SPT'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.