Nuclear Energy

Based on a detailed dataset comprising 11 companies within the Nuclear energy sector, the prevailing payment culture appears remarkably robust and efficient. To properly analyse the financial health of this vertical, one must look closely at the central tendency metrics, which reveal a high degree of stability. The sector demonstrates an average payment time of 27.1 days, which aligns closely with the median payment time of 26 days. This tight correlation between the mean and the median is a positive indicator, suggesting that the data is not being skewed by significant outliers or erratic payment practices. Furthermore, the standard deviation of 8.2 days is relatively low, indicating that payment behaviour is consistent across the sample. For suppliers and creditors interacting with the Nuclear energy sector, this consistency implies a predictable cash flow environment, reducing the administrative burden typically associated with chasing aged debt.

When we organise the data by distribution bands, the preference for prompt settlement becomes even more apparent. An impressive 72.7% of the analysed companies (8 out of 11) fall within the 'Fast' category, settling their obligations within 0 to 30 days. Whilst the majority of the sector operates with high efficiency, there is a small segment of moderate payers; 18.2% settle between 31 and 45 days, and only a single entity (9.1%) falls into the 'Slow' category of 46 to 60 days. Crucially, there are zero companies recorded in the 'Very Slow' or 'Critical' bands (60+ days). This distribution is further supported by the quartile analysis. The interquartile range—representing the middle 50% of the data—spans a narrow 11 days (from 20 to 31 days). Consequently, vendors can realise payment reasonably quickly, with the top performers settling accounts in as little as 16 days, whilst even the slowest payer in the sample settles within 46 days.

Despite the broadly favourable averages, a granular examination of invoice performance metrics reveals areas where companies must remain vigilant. Whilst 74.9% of invoices are paid within 30 days, a notable 16.2% of payments are classified as 'late' against agreed terms. This suggests that whilst the overall time-to-pay is short, administrative friction or strict adherence to specific payment runs may still cause minor delays. Geographically, the activity is heavily weighted towards the south of the United Kingdom. The South East and London regions combined account for the majority of the sample (7 companies), with the remaining entities dispersed amongst the South West, North West, and West of Scotland. This regional weighting suggests that the financial behaviour of the Nuclear energy sector is currently centred around the major economic hubs of Southern England. In summary, the sector displays disciplined fiscal habits, favouring rapid settlement and maintaining strong supplier relationships through prompt payment.