Portland General Electric Co (POR)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 1,854,000 1,564,000 988,000 822,000 708,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 114,000 113,000 95,000 78,000 72,000
Inventory turnover 16.26 13.84 10.40 10.54 9.83

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $1,854,000K ÷ $114,000K
= 16.26

The inventory turnover for Portland General Electric Co has shown a positive trend over the past five years, increasing from 9.83 in December 2020 to 16.26 in December 2024. This indicates that the company has been more efficient in managing its inventory levels and turning over its inventory into sales during this period. A higher inventory turnover ratio generally suggests that the company is effectively managing its inventory by selling goods quickly, which can lead to better cash flow and lower carrying costs. The significant increase in inventory turnover from 2020 to 2024 highlights the company's ability to improve its operational efficiency and optimize its inventory management practices.