Talen Energy(Tln) 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 TLN 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', TLN's payables turnover was 5.47, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Electric Utilities: Central in '2021' stood at 3.64.
• In '2022', TLN's payables turnover was 4.47, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Electric Utilities: Central in '2022' stood at 3.96. Industry average increased by 0.32 compared to previous year.
• In '2024', TLN's payables turnover was 4.62, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Electric Utilities: Central in '2024' stood at 3.41. Industry average declined by 0.55 from previous year.
Overall, TLN's payables turnover has consistently declined during the past 3 years.
Formula: Payables Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Accounts Payable
Good Range: Ranges 5-15 depending on industry.