Target(Tgt) 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 TGT 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', TGT's payables turnover was 4.42, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2022' stood at 6.18.
• In '2023', TGT's payables turnover was 5.19, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2023' stood at 5.93. Industry average declined by 0.25 from previous year.
• In '2024', TGT's payables turnover was 5.50, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2024' stood at 6.42. Industry average increased by 0.49 compared to previous year.
• In '2025', TGT's payables turnover was 5.44, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2024' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2025' stood at 6.90. Industry average increased by 0.49 compared to previous year.
Overall, TGT'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.