DXC Technology Co (DXC)

Inventory turnover

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 13,218,000 15,616,000 15,122,000 19,384,000 25,602,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 570,000 652,000 727,000 646,000
Inventory turnover 27.40 23.19 26.66 39.63

March 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $13,218,000K ÷ $—K
= —

The inventory turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company manages its inventory by indicating the number of times inventory is sold and replaced within a specific period. A higher inventory turnover ratio signifies that the company is selling its inventory quickly, which is generally desirable.

Based on the data provided for DXC Technology Co, the inventory turnover has fluctuated over the past five years. In the fiscal year ending Mar 31, 2020, the company had a high inventory turnover ratio of 39.63, indicating that its inventory was turned over nearly 40 times during that year. This suggests efficient management of inventory and strong sales performance.

However, in subsequent years, the inventory turnover ratio decreased. In Mar 31, 2021, it was 26.66, followed by a further decrease to 23.19 in Mar 31, 2022, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which inventory was being sold and replaced.

In the most recent fiscal year for which data is available, there is no specific value provided for inventory turnover, but this could potentially mean that there may be challenges or changes in the company's inventory management that affected its ability to accurately calculate the ratio for that period.

Overall, monitoring the inventory turnover ratio over time can provide insights into how efficiently DXC Technology Co is managing its inventory levels and sales processes. A sustained or improving trend in inventory turnover ratio would indicate effective inventory management practices, while a decreasing trend may require further analysis to identify and address potential issues impacting the company's operational efficiency.


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Mar 31, 2024