Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 3,279,400 3,125,600 2,926,600 2,681,600 2,373,700
Inventory US$ in thousands 613,300 646,600 535,400 495,400 417,400
Inventory turnover 5.35 4.83 5.47 5.41 5.69

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $3,279,400K ÷ $613,300K
= 5.35

The inventory turnover ratio for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In 2023, the inventory turnover ratio increased to 5.35 from 4.83 in 2022. This indicates that the company sold and replaced its inventory 5.35 times during 2023.

The inventory turnover ratios for the years 2021, 2020, and 2019 were 5.47, 5.41, and 5.69 respectively. These consistent ratios suggest that the company has been efficiently managing its inventory turnover over the years, selling and replenishing stock at a steady pace.

Overall, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has demonstrated a relatively stable and effective performance in managing its inventory turnover, which is crucial for optimizing working capital and ensuring operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CHD
5.35
Ecolab Inc
ECL
9.03
Procter & Gamble Company
PG
9.48
Stepan Company
SCL
8.28