Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)

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 3,701,300 3,703,500 3,563,800 3,525,300 3,471,500 3,440,100 3,474,800 3,438,400 3,290,800 3,072,700 2,883,700 2,669,500 2,553,100 2,481,600 2,383,100 2,328,000 2,524,900 2,711,800 3,067,100 3,369,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 393,400 444,300 422,100 404,300 351,800 352,000 312,900 331,500 296,100 277,400 252,900 269,100 226,700 224,500 232,500 241,400 261,600 319,700 301,600 269,200
Inventory turnover 9.41 8.34 8.44 8.72 9.87 9.77 11.11 10.37 11.11 11.08 11.40 9.92 11.26 11.05 10.25 9.64 9.65 8.48 10.17 12.51

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $3,701,300K ÷ $393,400K
= 9.41

Peabody Energy Corp's inventory turnover has displayed fluctuations over the analyzed period. The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company sells and replaces its inventory within a specific timeframe. A higher inventory turnover ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at managing its inventory.

From March 31, 2020, to March 31, 2022, the inventory turnover ratio ranged between 8.48 and 12.51, showcasing some variation in inventory management efficiency. The ratio peaked at 12.51 in March 2020, indicating that Peabody Energy Corp turned its inventory over more than 12 times during that period. However, from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, the inventory turnover ratio gradually decreased, indicating a potential slowdown in inventory management efficiency.

Overall, the inventory turnover ratio has displayed a fluctuating trend, with both peaks and troughs observed over the analyzed period. Further analysis of the company's operational and supply chain management practices may help explain the changes in the inventory turnover ratio and provide insights into potential areas for improvement in inventory management efficiency.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
9.41
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
15.66