Here's a side-by-side comparison of payment performance data from 2024 and 2025:
2024:
2025:
A slight decline in payment performance is observed, with the average score decreasing by 0.4 points. While the decrease is minimal, the data shows no improvement in payment practices, and the smaller sample size in 2025 may skew the results. Companies struggling to manage their cash flow can use a late payment calculator to assess the potential impact of delayed payments.
One-line summary: The average payment score decreased from 75.3 (66 companies) in 2024 to 74.9 (57 companies) in 2025, representing a marginal decline.
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