Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN)

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 835,231 532,525 379,045 160,273 163,273 163,803 164,246 160,086 146,516 120,984 112,466 93,401 45,537 23,912 27,991 40,360 87,197 125,000 126,264 125,753
Inventory US$ in thousands 61,480 55,875 44,097 54,932 65,852 56,790 45,297 49,669 56,608 39,269 32,113 36,861 46,983 48,004 47,479 50,733 45,580 7,394 32,902 37,734
Inventory turnover 13.59 9.53 8.60 2.92 2.48 2.88 3.63 3.22 2.59 3.08 3.50 2.53 0.97 0.50 0.59 0.80 1.91 16.91 3.84 3.33

June 30, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $835,231K ÷ $61,480K
= 13.59

The inventory turnover ratio for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ratio indicates how many times the company's inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period.

In the most recent quarter, as of June 30, 2024, the inventory turnover ratio was 13.59, which suggests that the company was more efficient in managing its inventory compared to previous quarters. This improvement could indicate better inventory management practices or increased demand for Six Flags' products.

Looking back over the year, the inventory turnover ratio has varied significantly, ranging from 0.50 to 16.91. The lower ratios in some quarters, such as in the first quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2020, may indicate slower inventory turnover and potential issues with excess or obsolete inventory.

On the other hand, the high inventory turnover ratio in the fourth quarter of 2019 could suggest strong demand for Six Flags' products during that period. It's important for the company to strike a balance in inventory management to avoid stockouts while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence risk.

Overall, an increasing trend in inventory turnover ratios is generally favorable, indicating efficient inventory management and potentially higher sales. It would be beneficial for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to closely monitor its inventory turnover ratios and make adjustments to optimize its inventory levels and meet customer demand effectively.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
FUN
13.59
Live Nation Entertainment Inc
LYV
475.39
Warner Music Group
WMG
57.21