Constellation Brands(Stz) 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 STZ 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 '2022', STZ's payables turnover was 4.36, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Beverages (Production/Distribution) in '2022' stood at 4.33.
• In '2023', STZ's payables turnover was 4.85, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Beverages (Production/Distribution) in '2023' stood at 4.22. Industry average declined by 0.11 from previous year.
• In '2024', STZ's payables turnover was 4.61, 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.
• In '2025', STZ's payables turnover was 4.56, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2024' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Beverages (Production/Distribution) in '2025' stood at 4.56. Industry average increased by 0.35 compared to previous year.
Overall, STZ's payables turnover has steadily improved over the past 4 years.
Formula: Payables Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Accounts Payable
Good Range: Ranges 5-15 depending on industry.