California Water Service Group (CWT)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 371,386 362,142 356,396 349,403 323,788
Inventory US$ in thousands 16,170 12,564 9,511 8,831 7,745
Inventory turnover 22.97 28.82 37.47 39.57 41.81

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $371,386K ÷ $16,170K
= 22.97

The inventory turnover ratio for California Water Service Group has exhibited a decreasing trend over the past five years. In 2023, the inventory turnover was 16.67, which indicates that the company turned over its inventory approximately 16.67 times during the year. This represents a decline from 21.42 in 2022, 27.56 in 2021, 29.90 in 2020, and 31.48 in 2019.

A decreasing trend in inventory turnover may suggest that the company is holding onto its inventory for a longer period before selling it. This could tie up capital in inventory and potentially lead to obsolescence or inventory write-offs. It may also indicate inefficiencies in inventory management or production processes, which could impact the company's profitability.

Further analysis would be required to identify the specific reasons behind the declining inventory turnover and to determine the potential impact on the company's overall operations and financial performance.


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Dec 31, 2023