Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

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 11,268,000 11,373,000 10,880,000 10,948,000 11,113,000 11,275,000 11,552,000 11,961,000 12,072,000 10,678,000 10,311,000 9,669,000 9,566,000 10,889,000 10,178,000 9,349,000 8,817,000 8,374,000 9,029,000 9,849,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 1,440,000 1,565,000 1,526,000 1,610,000 1,613,000 1,664,000 1,908,000 2,058,000 2,014,000 2,184,000 2,197,000 2,063,000 1,735,000 1,670,000 1,492,000 1,817,000 1,263,000 1,642,000 1,747,000 1,668,000
Inventory turnover 7.82 7.27 7.13 6.80 6.89 6.78 6.05 5.81 5.99 4.89 4.69 4.69 5.51 6.52 6.82 5.15 6.98 5.10 5.17 5.90

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $11,268,000K ÷ $1,440,000K
= 7.82

Crown Holdings Inc's inventory turnover has shown some fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The inventory turnover ratio measures the number of times a company sells and replaces its inventory within a given period. A higher inventory turnover is generally preferred, as it indicates efficient inventory management and a quicker conversion of inventory into sales.

The data reveals that Crown Holdings Inc's inventory turnover ranged from a low of 4.69 in March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022, to a high of 7.82 in December 31, 2024. It is noteworthy that the trend of the inventory turnover ratio shows an overall improvement during the latter years of the period, demonstrating enhanced efficiency in managing inventory levels.

Analyzing the inventory turnover helps stakeholders assess how well Crown Holdings Inc is managing its inventory levels. A consistently high inventory turnover signifies that the company is effectively managing its inventory and quickly converting it into sales. Conversely, a declining inventory turnover may suggest overstocking or slowing sales, indicating potential inefficiencies in inventory management.

Overall, the upward trend in Crown Holdings Inc's inventory turnover indicates improved efficiency in managing its inventory, which bodes well for the company's operational performance and financial health. However, it is essential to monitor this metric regularly to ensure that inventory levels remain optimal for the company's business operations.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
7.82
Ball Corporation
BALL
7.75
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
5.78