While the sample size increased in 2024, the overall trend indicates a slight deterioration in payment performance within the train travel sector. Although a 5-point decline isn’t drastic, it suggests a potentially emerging pressure on cash flow or a shift in prioritization among the assessed companies, which could mean those companies may be experiencing difficulty in paying invoices on time. Businesses facing overdue payments may find assistance using a late payment calculator.
In 2024, 9 companies' average score declined to 62.5, from an average of 67.5 among 7 companies in 2023.
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The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance
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