Macy’s Inc (M)

Inventory turnover

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 13,740,000 23,718,000 14,143,000 15,306,000 23,863,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 4,468,000 4,361,000 4,361,000 4,267,000 4,267,000
Inventory turnover 3.08 5.44 3.24 3.59 5.59

January 31, 2025 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $13,740,000K ÷ $4,468,000K
= 3.08

To analyze Macy's Inc inventory turnover, we will calculate the ratio using the formula:

Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory

Using the provided data:

- January 28, 2023: Inventory Turnover = Not enough information to calculate.
- January 31, 2023: Inventory Turnover = Not enough information to calculate.
- January 31, 2024: Inventory Turnover = Not enough information to calculate.
- February 3, 2024: Inventory Turnover = Not enough information to calculate.
- January 31, 2025: Inventory Turnover = Not enough information to calculate.

The turnover ratios provided suggest that Macy's inventory turnover has been fluctuating over the years, ranging from 3.08 to 5.59. A higher inventory turnover ratio indicates that Macy's is selling its inventory more effectively. However, a consistently high ratio may also indicate potential stockouts or lost sales due to inventory shortages. Conversely, a lower inventory turnover ratio may indicate overstocking or slow-moving inventory.

Further analysis would be required to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and to assess Macy's inventory management practices.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Macy’s Inc
M
3.08
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
7.67
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
5.50