60天账期承诺是否达成？追踪18家上市车企应付账款状况：总额降，账期拉长

Core Insights - The automotive industry in China is experiencing a trend of "anti-involution," with 17 companies committing to reduce supplier payment terms to within 60 days, aimed at alleviating financial pressure on parts manufacturers [1] - Despite a reduction in total accounts payable and notes to 10,209.03 billion yuan, the average turnover days increased to 192.46 days, indicating a divergence between total amount reduction and extended payment terms [1][2] - BYD, SAIC Motor, and Geely are the top three companies in terms of accounts payable, each exceeding 100 billion yuan [1] Accounts Payable Changes - 14 companies reported a decrease in accounts payable compared to the end of last year, with Changan Automobile, SAIC Motor, and Geely showing the largest reductions of 240.85 billion yuan, 105.91 billion yuan, and 81.24 billion yuan respectively [2] - NIO, Xpeng Motors, and Leap Motor saw increases in accounts payable, with Xpeng Motors rising by 76.07 billion yuan, a 32.96% increase [4] Turnover Days Analysis - Only six companies improved their accounts payable turnover days, with Xpeng Motors achieving the most significant reduction of approximately 63 days, bringing it down to 170 days [5][6] - Companies like SAIC Motor and Changan Automobile also saw improvements, while others like BYD and Ideal Auto experienced increases in turnover days [8] Cash Flow and Payment Terms - Ideal Auto reported a significant increase in cash used in operating activities but a worsening free cash flow, attributed to the adjustment of supplier payment terms to 60 days [9] - The adjustment of payment terms is complex and requires coordination across various departments within companies, posing challenges for timely payments [10][11] Cash Reserves and Coverage - Among 18 companies, only Jiangling Motors and Haima Automobile have cash reserves sufficient to cover their accounts payable [13] - Companies like BYD, Geely, and NIO have cash reserves that fall short of their accounts payable, indicating pressure on short-term liquidity [13]