Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Oct 7, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Apr 22, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Apr 23, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Sep 30, 2021
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,434,920 6,300,040 7,829,430 7,993,110 8,574,430 8,598,400 9,165,720 9,380,230 8,205,460 9,144,780 7,269,470 6,806,050 8,602,760 8,001,510 7,864,880 8,780,600 7,038,940 7,574,560 7,709,860 8,398,570
Inventory US$ in thousands 3,612,080 4,042,200 4,903,490 4,828,310 4,857,700 4,919,160 4,949,380 5,052,240 5,067,470 5,001,160 5,015,970 4,896,270 4,926,580 4,926,580 4,830,100 4,778,850 4,778,850 4,659,020 4,450,450 4,450,450
Inventory turnover 1.78 1.56 1.60 1.66 1.77 1.75 1.85 1.86 1.62 1.83 1.45 1.39 1.75 1.62 1.63 1.84 1.47 1.63 1.73 1.89

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $6,434,920K ÷ $3,612,080K
= 1.78

The inventory turnover ratio for Advance Auto Parts Inc has displayed some fluctuations over the reported periods. The data indicates that the company's inventory turnover was at 1.89 as of September 30, 2021, and gradually decreased to 1.47 by March 31, 2022. The ratio then showed some improvement, reaching 1.86 on July 15, 2023, before stabilizing around 1.60 to 1.78 in the subsequent periods.

Overall, the inventory turnover ratio for Advance Auto Parts Inc has remained relatively consistent, albeit with some minor fluctuations. It is important to note that a higher inventory turnover ratio is generally preferred as it signifies that the company is efficiently managing its inventory by quickly converting it into sales. However, a low inventory turnover ratio may indicate issues such as overstocking or slow-moving inventory that could impact the company's profitability and liquidity.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
1.78
AutoZone Inc
AZO
1.41
MarineMax Inc
HZO
1.80
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
1.60