Autoliv Inc (ALV)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 8,462,000 8,619,000 8,655,000 8,713,000 8,654,000 8,369,000 8,156,000 7,723,000 7,446,000 7,260,000 6,888,000 6,771,000 6,719,000 6,983,000 7,074,500 6,469,700 6,200,500 5,949,900 5,961,000 6,682,800
Inventory US$ in thousands 921,000 997,000 936,000 997,000 1,012,000 982,000 947,000 986,000 969,000 924,000 903,000 913,000 777,000 922,000 901,000 856,000 798,300 713,800 757,800 771,600
Inventory turnover 9.19 8.64 9.25 8.74 8.55 8.52 8.61 7.83 7.68 7.86 7.63 7.42 8.65 7.57 7.85 7.56 7.77 8.34 7.87 8.66

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $8,462,000K ÷ $921,000K
= 9.19

Autoliv Inc's inventory turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company manages its inventory. It is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory during a specific period.

Based on the provided data, Autoliv Inc's inventory turnover has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The inventory turnover ratio ranged from a low of 7.42 on March 31, 2022, to a high of 9.25 on June 30, 2024.

Generally, a higher inventory turnover ratio indicates that the company is selling goods more quickly and efficiently, while a lower ratio may suggest excess inventory or difficulty selling products. Autoliv Inc's inventory turnover ratios have been mostly within a reasonable range, with a few periods of significant improvement or slight decline.

It is important for Autoliv Inc to monitor and manage its inventory turnover effectively to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize storage costs, and maximize sales. Analyzing trends in inventory turnover can provide valuable insights into the company's operations and supply chain management efficiency.