Universal Display (OLED)

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 164,037 162,704 156,435 145,574 135,376 129,455 132,603 127,703 127,896 130,041 124,126 124,856 114,991 109,746 101,643 86,317 85,478 76,682 70,590 82,019
Inventory US$ in thousands 182,938 175,958 171,843 172,905 175,795 181,406 175,855 174,245 183,220 180,194 165,635 143,240 134,160 121,485 104,653 101,422 91,591 84,098 84,523 74,068
Inventory turnover 0.90 0.92 0.91 0.84 0.77 0.71 0.75 0.73 0.70 0.72 0.75 0.87 0.86 0.90 0.97 0.85 0.93 0.91 0.84 1.11

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $164,037K ÷ $182,938K
= 0.90

The inventory turnover for Universal Display over the past several quarters has varied, indicating changes in the efficiency of managing inventory. It is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory for a specific period.

The inventory turnover ratio for Universal Display ranged from 0.70 to 1.11 during the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The highest value was observed on March 31, 2020, at 1.11, suggesting that inventory was turned over more than once during that quarter.

On the other hand, the lowest turnover ratio was recorded on June 30, 2022, at 0.75, indicating a slower rate of inventory turnover in that period.

Overall, there seems to be a fluctuating trend in inventory turnover for Universal Display, with some quarters showing higher turnover efficiency than others. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its inventory levels to optimize efficiency and profitability.


Peer comparison

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Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Universal Display
OLED
0.90
Hubbell Inc
HUBB
5.54
Mercury Systems Inc
MRCY
1.91
Vishay Intertechnology Inc
VSH
3.35