Enviri Corporation (NVRI)

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 1,914,812 1,829,741 1,783,739 1,707,837 1,620,349 1,596,372 1,580,432 1,577,004 1,553,335 1,555,423 1,596,982 1,648,154 1,692,217 1,717,837 1,695,654 1,605,425 1,500,811 1,408,215 1,307,525 1,209,578
Inventory US$ in thousands 182,042 196,189 188,503 190,288 86,292 84,569 84,644 84,705 81,375 80,714 80,999 76,854 70,493 163,072 157,616 171,587 173,013 170,037 173,573 167,890
Inventory turnover 10.52 9.33 9.46 8.98 18.78 18.88 18.67 18.62 19.09 19.27 19.72 21.45 24.01 10.53 10.76 9.36 8.67 8.28 7.53 7.20

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $1,914,812K ÷ $182,042K
= 10.52

Enviri Corporation's inventory turnover has shown a fluctuating trend over the years based on the provided data. The inventory turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company manages its inventory. A higher turnover ratio is generally preferred as it suggests that the company is selling its inventory quickly.

Looking at the data, we see that the inventory turnover ratio increased from 7.20 on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 24.01 on December 31, 2021. This significant increase indicates that Enviri improved its inventory management efficiency during this period, possibly by reducing excess inventory levels or increasing sales.

However, starting from March 31, 2022, the inventory turnover ratio began to decrease and stabilized around the range of 18.62 to 19.72 from March 2022 to June 2022. Although the ratio is still relatively high compared to earlier years, this downward trend raises a concern about potentially slower inventory turnover, which could lead to obsolete or excess inventory issues.

By September 30, 2024, the inventory turnover ratio had decreased further to 9.33, albeit higher than the initial ratios in 2020, indicating a need for Enviri to focus on improving its inventory management practices to prevent potential inefficiencies in the future.

In conclusion, Enviri Corporation has experienced fluctuations in its inventory turnover ratio over the years, with both peaks and declines. It is crucial for the company to closely monitor and optimize its inventory levels to ensure efficient operations and financial performance.