Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 146,306,000 143,268,000 140,023,000 136,432,000 133,332,000 131,099,000 129,028,000 127,216,000 126,203,000 123,849,000 120,312,000 116,435,000 110,939,000 104,031,000 97,527,000 89,853,000 84,732,000 79,672,000 76,123,000 74,866,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 2,957,000 2,231,000 2,315,000 2,670,000 3,156,000 1,980,000 1,369,000 1,170,000 1,278,000 907,000 888,000 728,000 835,000 815,000 889,000
Inventory turnover 44.34 57.83 54.95 47.27 39.24 60.76 85.05 94.82 81.40 107.53 101.19 116.39 95.42 93.40 84.21

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $146,306,000K ÷ $—K
= —

Inventory turnover is a key financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company manages its inventory by indicating the number of times inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period. For Alphabet Inc Class A, the inventory turnover ratio has fluctuated over the past few years.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, the inventory turnover ratio increased steadily from 84.21 to 60.76, indicating that the company's inventory was being sold and replaced more frequently during this period. This trend suggests improved inventory management efficiency.

However, there was a notable decrease in inventory turnover from June 30, 2022, to September 30, 2023, where the ratio dropped from 60.76 to 44.34. This decline may indicate possible challenges in managing inventory levels effectively or changes in demand for Alphabet's products.

The absence of data for inventory turnover beyond December 31, 2023, limits the ability to evaluate the most recent trends in inventory management for Alphabet Inc Class A. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor future financial reports to assess whether the company is able to maintain a healthy balance between inventory levels and sales.