Service Corporation International (SCI)

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 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,095,722 3,076,823 3,063,680 3,039,525 3,007,971 2,987,332 2,985,920 2,958,184 2,954,059 2,920,414 2,870,019 2,860,020 2,820,068 2,761,026 2,719,242 2,606,299 2,534,682 2,512,666 2,467,590 2,487,748
Inventory US$ in thousands 33,318 34,571 33,402 35,126 33,597 34,190 34,599 35,200 31,740 31,595 30,070 28,654 25,935 24,646 25,036 25,945 23,929 25,830 25,965 27,891
Inventory turnover 92.91 89.00 91.72 86.53 89.53 87.37 86.30 84.04 93.07 92.43 95.44 99.81 108.74 112.03 108.61 100.45 105.93 97.28 95.04 89.20

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $3,095,722K ÷ $33,318K
= 92.91

The inventory turnover for Service Corporation International has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, the inventory turnover trended upwards, indicating that the company was managing its inventory efficiently and selling goods at a faster rate. However, there was a slight dip in inventory turnover from September 30, 2021, to December 31, 2021.

Subsequently, from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, the inventory turnover continued to fluctuate with varying values. While the ratio decreased at some points, it also showed periods of increase, suggesting potential changes in sales volumes or inventory management practices.

Overall, the inventory turnover for Service Corporation International appears relatively stable but subject to fluctuation. It would be beneficial for the company to assess the reasons behind these fluctuations to optimize inventory levels, manage cash flow efficiently, and ensure optimal operations.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Service Corporation International
SCI
92.91
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