ONEOK Inc (OKE)

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 13,311,000 12,116,000 11,888,000 11,479,000 11,929,000 12,520,870 14,494,870 16,890,870 17,909,870 18,336,040 17,012,170 14,501,150 12,256,660 9,564,710 7,381,250 5,954,728 5,110,148 5,274,398 5,423,258 6,108,590
Inventory US$ in thousands 748,000 616,000 671,000 798,000 639,000 869,000 314,000 399,000 432,000 538,018 619,880 584,104 427,880 628,110 454,760 369,604 227,810 300,577 201,883 131,041
Inventory turnover 17.80 19.67 17.72 14.38 18.67 14.41 46.16 42.33 41.46 34.08 27.44 24.83 28.65 15.23 16.23 16.11 22.43 17.55 26.86 46.62

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $13,311,000K ÷ $748,000K
= 17.80

ONEOK Inc's inventory turnover ratio measures how efficiently the company is managing its inventory levels and generating sales from its inventory. A high inventory turnover ratio indicates that the company is effectively selling its inventory and restocking it quickly. On the other hand, a low ratio may suggest inefficiencies in inventory management, such as overstocking or slow-moving inventory.

Looking at the data provided, we observe fluctuations in ONEOK Inc's inventory turnover ratio over the specified quarters. The ratio ranged from a high of 46.62 in March 2020 to a low of 14.38 in March 2024. Generally, a downward trend in inventory turnover ratio could indicate slower sales relative to the inventory level, possibly signaling excess inventory or weaker demand for the company's products.

However, we also note some fluctuations in the ratio throughout the period, with occasional increases in the ratio, such as in December 2021 and March 2023. These spikes could indicate improvements in inventory management efficiency, leading to a faster turnover of inventory.

Overall, it is essential for ONEOK Inc to maintain a balance in its inventory turnover ratio to ensure optimal inventory management and maximize profitability. Continuous monitoring and analysis of this ratio can provide valuable insights into the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in managing its inventory levels.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
ONEOK Inc
OKE
17.80
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPK
3.59
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
SWX
37.73

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ONEOK Inc Inventory Turnover (Quarterly Data)