Choice Hotels International Inc (CHH)

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 856,035 869,698 880,408 873,979 853,883 848,875 826,605 765,728 701,897 615,533 535,104 489,184 469,700 460,735 455,085 428,752 462,913 495,569 542,393 610,229
Inventory US$ in thousands 0 34,669 0 0 0 0 24,075 0 0 0
Inventory turnover 24.63 19.51

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $856,035K ÷ $—K
= —

The inventory turnover for Choice Hotels International Inc has been consistent at a relatively low level in the periods provided, except for a significant increase in December 2021 and December 2023.

In December 2021, the inventory turnover ratio spiked to 19.51, indicating that the company's inventory was sold and replaced almost 20 times during that period. This could be due to seasonality or specific business strategies that led to a faster turnover of inventory.

Similarly, in December 2023, the inventory turnover ratio further increased to 24.63, showing an even faster rate of inventory turnover compared to previous periods. This may suggest improved inventory management efficiency or successful sales initiatives during that quarter.

It is worth noting that for the other quarters provided in the data, the inventory turnover ratio was not available (--), indicating a lack of information or potentially no significant changes in the turnover rate during those periods.

Overall, the spikes in inventory turnover in December 2021 and December 2023 could be positive indicators of efficient inventory management and sales performance for Choice Hotels International Inc during those particular quarters. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide more insights into the company's overall inventory management effectiveness.