Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK)

Inventory turnover

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 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
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,256,100 7,681,000 7,679,500 7,729,600 7,586,000 7,057,700 6,841,300 6,569,700 6,487,200 6,321,800 6,234,200 6,091,700 5,816,000 5,556,800 5,246,100 5,150,600 5,239,600 5,359,800 5,446,300 5,445,800
Inventory US$ in thousands 1,293,100 1,356,400 1,384,700 1,474,000 1,404,900 1,435,200 1,328,500 1,270,500 1,054,200 989,100 931,200 868,900 798,100 734,400 681,100 640,600 584,000 674,800 629,000 625,300
Inventory turnover 5.61 5.66 5.55 5.24 5.40 4.92 5.15 5.17 6.15 6.39 6.69 7.01 7.29 7.57 7.70 8.04 8.97 7.94 8.66 8.71

September 30, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $7,256,100K ÷ $1,293,100K
= 5.61

The inventory turnover ratio for Rockwell Automation Inc has shown some fluctuation over the past eight quarters, ranging from a low of 5.15 to a high of 8.97. The company's inventory turnover has generally been on an upward trend, with occasional dips in between. A higher inventory turnover ratio indicates that the company is selling its inventory more frequently within a given period, which is generally a positive indicator of efficient inventory management.

For the most recent quarter, the inventory turnover ratio stands at 5.61, which suggests that Rockwell Automation Inc is turning over its inventory approximately 5.61 times during the year. This figure indicates a moderate level of efficiency in managing its inventory levels. It is essential for the company to strike a balance between maintaining adequate inventory levels to meet demand and avoiding excess inventory that can tie up resources and lead to potential obsolescence.

Overall, Rockwell Automation Inc's inventory turnover has been showing a generally positive trend, reflecting effective inventory management practices. However, it is crucial for the company to continue monitoring and optimizing its inventory turnover to ensure efficient operations and maximize profitability.


Peer comparison

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