Hawkins Inc (HWKN)

Inventory turnover

Mar 31, 2025 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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 748,893 733,321 721,788 717,621 725,526 740,437 757,136 769,314 769,979 764,213 734,376 685,548 628,021 572,588 534,166 503,180 473,109 451,653 435,893 432,938
Inventory US$ in thousands 83,512 81,634 81,565 81,199 74,600 68,805 68,500 76,938 88,777 101,581 113,062 104,988 94,985 76,242 70,338 67,943 63,864 64,657 63,194 63,389
Inventory turnover 8.97 8.98 8.85 8.84 9.73 10.76 11.05 10.00 8.67 7.52 6.50 6.53 6.61 7.51 7.59 7.41 7.41 6.99 6.90 6.83

March 31, 2025 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $748,893K ÷ $83,512K
= 8.97

Hawkins Inc's inventory turnover has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. The inventory turnover ratio indicates how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period. A higher turnover ratio generally suggests efficient inventory management and indicates that inventory is sold quickly, reducing the risk of obsolete inventory or storage costs.

From June 30, 2020, to March 31, 2023, Hawkins Inc's inventory turnover steadily increased from 6.83 to 8.67, indicating an improving trend in the company's ability to manage its inventory effectively. However, from March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the inventory turnover ratio fluctuated between 8.97 and 10.76 before slightly decreasing to 8.98 by December 31, 2024.

A closer analysis of the inventory turnover trend reveals a peak at 11.05 on September 30, 2023, indicating a significant increase in the rate at which inventory was turned into sales during that period. However, the ratio declined thereafter, reaching a low of 6.50 by September 30, 2022.

Overall, while Hawkins Inc's inventory turnover has shown variations, the company has generally maintained a healthy turnover ratio above 6.0, suggesting efficient inventory management practices. It is essential for the company to monitor this ratio continually to ensure optimal inventory levels and avoid potential issues related to overstocking or understocking.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Hawkins Inc
HWKN
8.97
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
ASH
2.74