H B Fuller Company (FUL)

Inventory turnover

Nov 30, 2024 Dec 2, 2023 Dec 3, 2022 Nov 27, 2021 Nov 28, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 2,506,860 2,502,040 2,785,480 2,432,710 2,033,620
Inventory US$ in thousands 467,498 442,040 491,781 448,404 323,213
Inventory turnover 5.36 5.66 5.66 5.43 6.29

November 30, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $2,506,860K ÷ $467,498K
= 5.36

The inventory turnover of H B Fuller Company has shown consistency over the past five years, ranging from 5.36 to 6.29. This ratio indicates the number of times the company's inventory is sold and replaced during a certain period, reflecting the efficiency of inventory management. A higher inventory turnover ratio signifies that the company is selling its inventory more quickly, which is generally a positive indicator. Despite a slight decrease in recent years, H B Fuller Company's inventory turnover remains within a healthy range, indicating effective control over its inventory levels and sales operations.


Peer comparison

Nov 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
H B Fuller Company
FUL
5.36
CSW Industrials Inc
CSWI
4.37