PPG Industries Inc (PPG)

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 11,793,000 15,488,000 15,462,000 15,396,000 15,599,000 15,764,000 15,731,000 15,435,000 14,613,000 12,863,000 11,969,000 11,009,000 10,674,000 10,645,000 10,869,000 11,680,000 11,824,000 11,901,000 9,667,000 7,267,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 2,127,000 2,217,000 2,506,000 2,599,000 2,272,000 2,411,000 2,481,000 2,439,000 2,171,000 2,249,000 2,226,000 1,914,000 1,735,000 1,672,000 1,706,000 1,859,000 1,710,000 1,860,000 1,945,000 1,965,000
Inventory turnover 5.54 6.99 6.17 5.92 6.87 6.54 6.34 6.33 6.73 5.72 5.38 5.75 6.15 6.37 6.37 6.28 6.91 6.40 4.97 3.70

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $11,793,000K ÷ $2,127,000K
= 5.54

The inventory turnover of PPG Industries, Inc. has shown a relatively stable trend over the past eight quarters. The company's inventory turnover ratio ranged from 4.23 to 5.05 during this period.

The inventory turnover ratio measures how effectively a company is managing its inventory levels by indicating how many times the inventory is sold and replaced over a certain period. A higher inventory turnover ratio generally indicates that a company is selling its inventory quickly and efficiently.

PPG Industries, Inc. has consistently maintained a healthy inventory turnover ratio above 4, indicating efficient management of its inventory levels. This stability suggests that the company has a good control over its inventory and is able to convert it into sales effectively.

Overall, the trend in inventory turnover ratios for PPG Industries, Inc. indicates sound inventory management practices, which may positively impact its financial performance and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
5.54
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
5.98
RPM International Inc
RPM
6.93