CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)

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 3,913,000 3,957,000 3,927,000 4,005,000 4,060,000 4,368,000 4,877,000 5,304,000 5,325,000 5,358,000 4,875,000 4,562,000 4,151,000 3,688,000 3,530,000 3,315,000 3,323,000 3,223,000 3,269,000 3,402,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 314,000 301,000 302,000 271,000 299,000 318,000 319,000 430,000 474,000 500,000 497,000 488,000 408,000 418,000 290,000 379,000 287,000 298,000 273,000 379,000
Inventory turnover 12.46 13.15 13.00 14.78 13.58 13.74 15.29 12.33 11.23 10.72 9.81 9.35 10.17 8.82 12.17 8.75 11.58 10.82 11.97 8.98

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $3,913,000K ÷ $314,000K
= 12.46

CF Industries Holdings Inc's inventory turnover has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The inventory turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company manages its inventory by measuring how many times the inventory is sold and replaced within a given period.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, the inventory turnover ratio saw a general increasing trend, indicating that the company was effectively managing its inventory during this period. However, from September 30, 2021, to March 31, 2024, the inventory turnover ratio experienced some fluctuations, reaching its peak of 15.29 on June 30, 2023.

Despite these fluctuations, the average inventory turnover ratio over the period reveals that the company has generally been efficient in managing its inventory. A high inventory turnover ratio generally indicates that the company is maintaining low levels of inventory relative to its sales, which can be a positive sign of efficient operations and strong demand for its products.

Overall, the inventory turnover ratio for CF Industries Holdings Inc reflects both efficient management of inventory and changes in demand over the analyzed period, showcasing the company's ability to adapt to market conditions and maintain inventory levels in a way that supports business operations.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
12.46
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
5.65
The Mosaic Company
MOS
4.01