Donaldson Company Inc (DCI)

Inventory turnover

Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,311,900 2,290,700 2,279,800 2,255,600 2,270,300 2,289,300 2,286,600 2,295,400 2,239,200 2,141,800 2,065,700 1,968,900 1,881,000 1,783,100 1,697,600 1,682,500 1,707,900 1,787,900 1,837,400 1,874,900
Inventory US$ in thousands 476,700 444,700 433,400 429,600 418,100 449,700 501,300 490,100 502,400 510,700 480,700 444,700 384,500 360,100 347,600 329,500 322,700 346,500 350,100 361,500
Inventory turnover 4.85 5.15 5.26 5.25 5.43 5.09 4.56 4.68 4.46 4.19 4.30 4.43 4.89 4.95 4.88 5.11 5.29 5.16 5.25 5.19

July 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $2,311,900K ÷ $476,700K
= 4.85

The inventory turnover ratio for Donaldson Company Inc has been relatively stable over the past few years, ranging between 4.19 and 5.43. A higher inventory turnover ratio indicates that the company is selling its products quickly and efficiently, which is generally viewed positively by investors and analysts.

Overall, Donaldson Company Inc has maintained a healthy level of inventory turnover, reflecting effective management of inventory levels and a strong ability to convert inventory into sales. This consistency in inventory turnover suggests that the company has a solid grasp on its supply chain and is effectively balancing inventory levels with customer demand.

It is evident that Donaldson Company Inc has been able to sustain a consistent rate of inventory turnover, which is a positive indicator of the company's operational efficiency and financial health.