Copart Inc (CPRT)

Inventory turnover

Jul 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2021
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 2,547,320 2,329,570 2,132,530 1,894,700 1,349,420
Inventory US$ in thousands 39,661 43,639 39,973 58,791 44,968
Inventory turnover 64.23 53.38 53.35 32.23 30.01

July 31, 2025 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $2,547,320K ÷ $39,661K
= 64.23

The inventory turnover ratio for Copart Inc. demonstrates a consistent upward trajectory over the analyzed period from July 31, 2021, to July 31, 2025. Specifically, the ratio increased from 30.01 in 2021 to 32.23 in 2022, reflecting a modest improvement in the efficiency with which the company manages and sells its inventory. This upward trend accelerates significantly in subsequent years, reaching 53.35 by July 31, 2023, and maintaining a similar level at 53.38 in 2024. By July 31, 2025, the ratio further advances to 64.23, indicating an even higher frequency of inventory turnover within this period.

This pattern suggests that Copart Inc. has been progressively enhancing its inventory management efficiency, likely attributable to operational improvements, increased sales velocity, or strategic adjustments in inventory control. The substantial rise in the ratio from 2022 onward highlights a notable optimization in inventory utilization—potentially contributing to improved liquidity and profitability. The relatively stable ratio between 2023 and 2024 implies consistent inventory turnover efficiency during these years, while the further increase in 2025 underscores ongoing improvements in inventory management practices.