Arch Resources Inc (ARCH)

Inventory turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,639,097 2,665,403 2,679,306 2,715,387 2,651,639 2,499,633 2,309,614 2,024,207 1,821,727 1,557,032 1,641,821 1,605,408 1,668,163 1,956,538 1,941,959 2,074,932 1,704,645 1,232,637 745,225 298,777
Inventory US$ in thousands 244,261 233,213 263,310 271,155 223,015 215,172 212,752 203,997 156,734 155,870 162,531 154,395 126,008 143,396 154,690 149,986 130,898 171,543 172,841 145,607
Inventory turnover 10.80 11.43 10.18 10.01 11.89 11.62 10.86 9.92 11.62 9.99 10.10 10.40 13.24 13.64 12.55 13.83 13.02 7.19 4.31 2.05

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $2,639,097K ÷ $244,261K
= 10.80

Arch Resources Inc's inventory turnover has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. The inventory turnover ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its inventory by calculating how many times inventory is sold and replaced within a certain period. A higher inventory turnover ratio indicates more efficient inventory management.

From Dec 31, 2019, to Sep 30, 2020, Arch Resources Inc experienced a significant increase in inventory turnover, going from 2.05 to 13.64, indicating a substantial improvement in managing inventory during this period.

In 2021, the inventory turnover remained relatively stable, ranging from 10.10 to 13.24, suggesting that the company was able to maintain efficient inventory management practices.

However, in the first three quarters of 2022, there was a slight decrease in inventory turnover compared to the previous year. The ratio ranged from 9.92 to 11.89 during this period, indicating a moderate decline in inventory efficiency.

In the latest quarters of 2023, the inventory turnover has continued to fluctuate between 10.01 and 11.43. While the ratios are still relatively high, they show a slight downward trend compared to earlier periods.

Overall, Arch Resources Inc has demonstrated effective inventory management practices over the years, with some variations in the efficiency of inventory turnover. Monitoring this ratio can help assess the company's ability to convert inventory into sales and generate revenue.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
10.80
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
10.47
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
1.97