Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG)

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 3,377,704 3,662,481 4,027,338 3,800,216 3,695,096 3,557,643 3,542,913 3,733,898 3,727,788 3,808,327 3,693,495 3,742,352 3,624,542 3,396,096 3,235,065 2,957,269 3,030,267 3,289,136 3,381,411 3,731,087
Inventory US$ in thousands 745,793 681,864 668,924 779,575 929,951 768,765 846,033 830,521 950,960 680,762 726,586 714,259 712,942 475,314 457,648 470,997 523,497 322,375 429,339 610,924
Inventory turnover 4.53 5.37 6.02 4.87 3.97 4.63 4.19 4.50 3.92 5.59 5.08 5.24 5.08 7.14 7.07 6.28 5.79 10.20 7.88 6.11

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $3,377,704K ÷ $745,793K
= 4.53

Inventory turnover for Harley-Davidson Inc has fluctuated over the past few years, indicating varying efficiencies in managing their inventory. The ratio measures how many times a company sells and replaces its inventory during a specific period.

From the data provided:
- Inventory turnover increased from March 2020 to September 2020, showing improved efficiency in selling and replenishing inventory.
- The ratio then declined by the end of December 2020, indicating a potential slowdown in inventory turnover.
- During the first half of 2021, inventory turnover picked up, reaching its peak in September 2021 at 7.14 times.
- However, the ratio dropped significantly by the end of December 2021, suggesting a decrease in inventory turnover efficiency.
- The trend continued in the following years, with inventory turnover fluctuating around 4 to 6 times, showing some inconsistencies in managing inventory levels.

Overall, the inventory turnover ratio for Harley-Davidson Inc has shown some variability, indicating potential challenges in effectively managing and selling inventory during the periods analyzed.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Harley-Davidson Inc
HOG
4.53
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
2.44