GE Vernova LLC (GEV)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 34,180,000 32,745,000 30,646,000 30,054,000 28,436,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 8,587,000 9,377,000 9,346,000 8,859,000 7,199,000
Inventory turnover 3.98 3.49 3.28 3.39 3.95

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $34,180,000K ÷ $8,587,000K
= 3.98

Inventory turnover is a crucial financial metric that provides insights into how efficiently a company manages its inventory. In the case of GE Vernova LLC, the inventory turnover ratio has shown some fluctuations over the past year.

As of December 31, 2023, the inventory turnover ratio was 3.95, indicating that the company sold and replaced its inventory approximately 3.95 times during that period. This level suggests a relatively efficient management of inventory.

However, there was a slight decrease in inventory turnover to 3.39 as of March 31, 2024, which may imply a slower pace in selling and replacing inventory during that particular quarter. This could be concerning, as lower inventory turnover may tie up capital in unsold stock, potentially leading to increased carrying costs and reduced liquidity.

The trend continued with a further decline to 3.28 by June 30, 2024, suggesting a continued challenge in efficiently managing inventory during that period. The company managed to improve slightly with a ratio of 3.49 as of September 30, 2024, but this level still remained below the initial ratio reported at the end of 2023.

Fortunately, by December 31, 2024, the inventory turnover ratio increased again to 3.98, showing a positive improvement and indicating that the company was able to sell and restock inventory more rapidly towards the end of the year.

In conclusion, while the inventory turnover ratios of GE Vernova LLC have experienced fluctuations throughout the year, the latest data suggests an improvement in managing inventory efficiency. It is important for the company to closely monitor this ratio to ensure optimal inventory management and financial performance.


Peer comparison

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Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
GE Vernova LLC
GEV
3.98
Emerson Electric Company
EMR
7.29
GE Aerospace
GE
1.26
Otis Worldwide Corp
OTIS
3.58