Hillenbrand Inc (HI)

Inventory turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,126,300 2,072,400 2,021,900 1,948,900 1,871,400 1,777,700 1,696,800 1,612,200 1,551,500 1,265,100 1,345,500 1,444,900 1,509,100 1,847,100 1,778,100 1,756,900 1,703,700 1,569,600 1,467,600 1,316,100
Inventory US$ in thousands 525,200 573,500 588,900 607,500 592,600 568,400 588,300 591,600 485,600 506,100 481,200 441,700 411,600 410,900 385,000 388,500 385,400 424,300 423,300 442,100
Inventory turnover 4.05 3.61 3.43 3.21 3.16 3.13 2.88 2.73 3.20 2.50 2.80 3.27 3.67 4.50 4.62 4.52 4.42 3.70 3.47 2.98

September 30, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $2,126,300K ÷ $525,200K
= 4.05

The inventory turnover of Hillenbrand Inc has displayed fluctuations over the past several quarters. Inventory turnover is a key financial ratio that indicates how effectively a company manages its inventory levels and generates sales from its inventory.

The inventory turnover ratio measures the number of times a company sells and replaces its inventory during a specific period. A higher inventory turnover ratio generally indicates more efficient inventory management and quicker sales of inventory.

In the most recent quarter, Hillenbrand Inc's inventory turnover was 4.05, which suggests that the company sold and replaced its inventory approximately 4.05 times during the quarter. This ratio has been showing a generally increasing trend over the past few quarters, indicating improving efficiency in inventory management.

It's worth noting that inventory turnover can be influenced by various factors such as sales volume, inventory purchasing practices, and demand patterns. Comparing the current ratio with historical data can provide insights into whether the company is improving its inventory management efficiency over time.

Overall, Hillenbrand Inc's inventory turnover ratio has been relatively healthy, showing a positive trend in recent quarters, which indicates effective management of inventory levels and sales generation.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
4.05
Amcor PLC
AMCR
6.39
Brady Corporation
BRC
6.81