Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)

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 4,841,520 4,683,350 4,566,390 4,426,030 4,315,550 4,241,120 4,160,650 4,109,490 4,055,650 4,011,478 3,974,002 3,930,794 3,890,657 3,944,889 3,967,814 4,026,032 4,089,469 3,971,697 3,942,365 3,863,189
Inventory US$ in thousands 343,329 329,472 325,578 316,202 323,198 323,662 320,006 306,940 310,545 301,667 292,862 272,178 265,387 271,084 274,097 270,958 254,224 257,255 255,352 253,191
Inventory turnover 14.10 14.21 14.03 14.00 13.35 13.10 13.00 13.39 13.06 13.30 13.57 14.44 14.66 14.55 14.48 14.86 16.09 15.44 15.44 15.26

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $4,841,520K ÷ $343,329K
= 14.10

Sprouts Farmers Market LLC's inventory turnover ratio over the past five years has shown a consistent trend, fluctuating within a narrow range. The ratio has ranged from a high of 16.09 on December 31, 2020, to a low of 13.00 on June 30, 2023. Overall, the inventory turnover ratio has been relatively stable, indicating that the company is efficiently managing its inventory levels and converting its inventory into sales effectively.

The average inventory turnover ratio for the period analyzed is approximately 14.19. This suggests that, on average, Sprouts Farmers Market LLC is able to sell and replace its inventory approximately 14.19 times a year. A higher inventory turnover ratio is generally seen as favorable, as it implies that the company is selling its goods quickly and efficiently, reducing the risk of obsolete inventory or carrying costs.

While the inventory turnover ratio has experienced some fluctuations, it is important to consider external factors such as seasonality and economic conditions that may impact sales and inventory turnover. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market LLC's inventory turnover ratio provides insight into the company's operational efficiency and its ability to effectively manage its inventory levels to support its sales activities.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
14.10
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
7.74
Kroger Company
KR
16.30