CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)

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 1,147,000 1,116,000 1,091,000 1,082,000 1,050,000 1,048,000 1,194,000 1,317,000 1,337,000 1,313,000 1,179,000 1,052,000 1,019,000 1,020,000 938,000 873,000 837,000 798,000 817,000 871,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 769,000 884,000 779,000 677,000 938,000 1,060,000 887,000 726,000 1,117,000 1,304,000 845,000 454,000 667,000 760,000 539,000 407,000 576,000 639,000 506,000 434,000
Inventory turnover 1.49 1.26 1.40 1.60 1.12 0.99 1.35 1.81 1.20 1.01 1.40 2.32 1.53 1.34 1.74 2.14 1.45 1.25 1.61 2.01

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $1,147,000K ÷ $769,000K
= 1.49

CMS Energy Corporation's inventory turnover has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The inventory turnover ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its inventory by indicating how many times the inventory is sold and replaced during a specific period.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the inventory turnover ratio ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 2.32. A higher turnover ratio indicates that the company is selling its inventory quickly, which can be a positive sign of efficient inventory management. Conversely, a lower turnover ratio may suggest overstocking or slow-moving inventory.

During this period, the inventory turnover ratio generally fluctuated, indicating variations in the company's inventory management practices. It is essential for CMS Energy Corporation to closely monitor its inventory turnover to ensure optimal levels of inventory are maintained to meet customer demand without excessive carrying costs.

Overall, the trend in CMS Energy Corporation's inventory turnover ratio highlights the importance of effective inventory management in balancing the need to have enough inventory on hand to meet demand while minimizing holding costs and potential obsolescence.