Ethan Allen Interiors Inc (ETD)

Inventory turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 568,607 582,444 608,876 629,380 658,719 686,838 694,316 700,025 680,112 645,263 637,639 621,686 606,073 496,284 404,727 325,932 266,705 306,136 319,746 330,985
Inventory US$ in thousands 142,040 144,474 140,939 149,623 149,195 151,655 159,874 167,656 176,504 182,689 164,550 158,735 143,978 135,686 126,748 127,047 126,101 138,774 138,997 151,421
Inventory turnover 4.00 4.03 4.32 4.21 4.42 4.53 4.34 4.18 3.85 3.53 3.88 3.92 4.21 3.66 3.19 2.57 2.12 2.21 2.30 2.19

June 30, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $568,607K ÷ $142,040K
= 4.00

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc's inventory turnover has fluctuated over the past several quarters, ranging from a low of 2.12 to a high of 4.53. The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company sells and replaces its inventory in a given period, indicating the efficiency of inventory management.

The generally increasing trend in inventory turnover from 2019 to mid-2023 suggests an improvement in the company's ability to sell its inventory. However, the slight decrease in the latest quarter's inventory turnover may indicate a potential slowdown in inventory management efficiency.

A higher inventory turnover ratio indicates that Ethan Allen Interiors Inc is selling its inventory more frequently, which could be a positive sign of strong sales. On the other hand, a lower ratio may suggest excess inventory levels or difficulties in selling products.

It is important for the company to strike a balance in managing inventory levels to ensure optimal utilization of resources while meeting customer demand. Further analysis of the reasons behind the fluctuations in inventory turnover would be necessary to assess the overall effectiveness of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc's inventory management strategies.