RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)

Inventory turnover

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 889,800 864,500 585,800 374,900 438,358
Inventory US$ in thousands 622,800 587,200 516,100 364,147 367,494
Inventory turnover 1.43 1.47 1.14 1.03 1.19

March 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $889,800K ÷ $622,800K
= 1.43

The inventory turnover ratio for RBC Bearings Incorporated has fluctuated over the past five years. The company's inventory turnover was 1.43 in 2024, showing a slight decrease from the previous year's ratio of 1.47. This indicates that RBC Bearings converted its inventory into sales 1.43 times during the fiscal year 2024, down from 1.47 times in 2023.

Looking further back, in 2022, the inventory turnover was 1.14, which improved from the prior year's ratio of 1.03. In 2021, the ratio was relatively low at 1.03, but it increased to 1.19 in 2020.

Overall, the trend in inventory turnover for RBC Bearings shows some variability, but it appears that the company has been managing its inventory effectively in recent years, with improvements in turnover ratios compared to previous periods. Further analysis of the company's inventory management practices and industry benchmarks would provide additional insights into RBC Bearings' operational efficiency in managing its inventory levels and generating sales.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
1.43
Timken Company
TKR
3.37