Onto Innovation Inc (ONTO)

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 395,614 400,772 415,843 449,825 465,962 451,755 427,582 391,330 359,813 337,751 304,124 279,556 278,043 279,235 253,055 219,292 170,868 58,924 56,478 82,207
Inventory US$ in thousands 327,773 346,055 352,073 338,358 324,282 307,864 280,613 263,008 243,108 222,311 206,981 200,896 191,217 184,981 171,836 160,543 176,134 69,691 66,630 63,470
Inventory turnover 1.21 1.16 1.18 1.33 1.44 1.47 1.52 1.49 1.48 1.52 1.47 1.39 1.45 1.51 1.47 1.37 0.97 0.85 0.85 1.30

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $395,614K ÷ $327,773K
= 1.21

Onto Innovation Inc's inventory turnover has exhibited some variability over the last five years, reflecting the company's efficiency in managing its inventory during different periods. The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company sells and replaces its inventory in a given timeframe.

The data shows that in recent quarters, Onto Innovation Inc's inventory turnover has been relatively stable, ranging between 1.16 and 1.33, with a slight decrease in the most recent quarter ending December 31, 2023. A higher inventory turnover ratio indicates that the company is selling its inventory more quickly, which can be a positive sign of efficiency and strong demand for its products.

However, the inventory turnover ratio for the quarter ending March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2019, was notably lower, at 0.97 and 0.85 respectively. This could suggest potential issues such as overstocking, slow-moving inventory, or weaker sales during those periods.

Overall, Onto Innovation Inc's inventory turnover trend indicates that the company has been reasonably efficient in managing its inventory levels, but fluctuations in the ratio highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and optimization of inventory management strategies to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.


Peer comparison

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Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Onto Innovation Inc
ONTO
1.21
Rockwell Automation Inc
ROK
5.61
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
TMO
2.06
Trimble Inc
TRMB
12.68