Royal Gold Inc (RGLD)

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 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 138,791 135,579 129,594 127,395 130,284 137,807 137,309 137,980 133,541 130,289 131,364 126,613 126,650 121,641 118,288 121,305 117,315 115,427 170,684 145,970
Inventory US$ in thousands 12,973 11,620 10,904 11,417 9,788 9,851 10,657 11,599 12,656 13,691 13,172 8,490 12,222 17,684 14,491 13,900 17,159 11,671 11,947 15,336
Inventory turnover 10.70 11.67 11.88 11.16 13.31 13.99 12.88 11.90 10.55 9.52 9.97 14.91 10.36 6.88 8.16 8.73 6.84 9.89 14.29 9.52

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $138,791K ÷ $12,973K
= 10.70

The inventory turnover ratio for Royal Gold Inc has shown fluctuations over the reporting periods provided. In analyzing the trend, we observe a decreasing inventory turnover ratio from March 2020 to September 2021, indicating a longer time taken to sell inventory during these periods. The lowest inventory turnover was reported on September 30, 2021, at 6.84, suggesting inventory management challenges.

However, from March 2022 to December 31, 2024, there is a general increasing trend in the inventory turnover ratio. This may suggest improvements in inventory management efficiency as the company was able to sell inventory more rapidly during these periods. The highest inventory turnover ratio was reported on March 31, 2024, at 13.99, indicating a faster pace of inventory turnover.

Overall, fluctuations in the inventory turnover ratio of Royal Gold Inc may reflect changes in sales volumes, demand dynamics, and inventory management practices within the company. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor this ratio continuously to assess the effectiveness of inventory management in optimizing the company's operations and financial performance.