ONEOK Inc (OKE)

Inventory turnover

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 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 6,788,040 7,314,800 8,461,030 9,011,060
Inventory US$ in thousands 639,000 869,000 314,000 399,000 432,000 538,018 619,880 584,104 427,880 628,110 454,760 369,604 227,810 300,577 201,883 131,041 304,926 283,545 184,950 243,223
Inventory turnover 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 22.26 25.80 45.75 37.05

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $11,929,000K ÷ $639,000K
= 18.67

The inventory turnover of Oneok Inc. has displayed some fluctuation over the past eight quarters. In Q1 2023, the company achieved an inventory turnover of 107.59 times, indicating that its inventory was sold and replaced more than 100 times during that quarter. This figure was significantly higher than the inventory turnover in the preceding quarters, where it ranged between 12.39 and 15.16 times, suggesting a noteworthy improvement in managing and selling inventory efficiently.

The exceptionally high inventory turnover in Q2 2023 at 99.28 times further supports the trend of efficient inventory management during the first half of 2023. The company continued to maintain a robust inventory turnover in Q3 and Q4 of 2022, with values exceeding 110 times.

Overall, Oneok Inc. has shown a capacity to convert its inventory into sales at a relatively quick pace, especially in the more recent quarters. This could indicate effective inventory management strategies, such as optimal inventory planning, reducing excess stock, and timely sales. The company's ability to consistently achieve high inventory turnover ratios reflects positively on its operational efficiency and liquidity.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
ONEOK Inc
OKE
18.67
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPK
3.59
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
SWX
37.73

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ONEOK Inc Inventory Turnover (Quarterly Data)