Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 3,855,190 3,450,560 2,972,870 2,989,180 2,460,340
Inventory US$ in thousands 349,993 334,319 275,502 245,157 219,420
Inventory turnover 11.02 10.32 10.79 12.19 11.21

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $3,855,190K ÷ $349,993K
= 11.02

Inventory turnover measures how efficiently a company manages its inventory by indicating how many times inventory is sold and replaced within a specific period. For Grocery Outlet Holding Corp, the inventory turnover ratio has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the inventory turnover increased to 11.02 from 10.32 in 2022, indicating that the company's inventory was sold and replaced more frequently during the year. However, this figure is still below the peak recorded in 2020 at 12.19. Generally, a higher inventory turnover ratio suggests better efficiency in managing inventory levels and indicates that the company is selling goods quickly without holding excess inventory. It is crucial to monitor inventory turnover consistently to ensure optimal inventory management and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
11.02
Kroger Company
KR
16.60
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
20.04