Medtronic PLC (MDT)
Inventory turnover
| Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 28, 2023 | Apr 29, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 24, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of revenue | US$ in thousands | 24,405,000 | 23,398,000 | 23,006,000 | 22,414,000 | 21,361,000 |
| Inventory | US$ in thousands | 5,217,000 | 5,293,000 | 4,616,000 | 4,313,000 | 4,229,000 |
| Inventory turnover | 4.68 | 4.42 | 4.98 | 5.20 | 5.05 |
April 26, 2024 calculation
Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $24,405,000K ÷ $5,217,000K
= 4.68
Medtronic PLC's inventory turnover ratio has exhibited some variability over the past five years, ranging from 4.42 to 5.20. The inventory turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its inventory levels by measuring the number of times inventory is sold and replaced during a specific period. A higher inventory turnover ratio suggests that the company is effectively selling through its inventory, minimizing carrying costs and potential obsolescence.
In this case, we observe that Medtronic's inventory turnover has generally remained above 4.0, indicating a solid performance in managing its inventory. The slight fluctuations in the ratio over the years may reflect changes in demand patterns, production efficiency, or inventory management strategies within the company. Overall, Medtronic's inventory turnover ratios suggest that the company has been successful in efficiently managing its inventory levels in recent years.
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Apr 26, 2024