Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 556,706 406,744 322,797 240,994 412,325
Inventory US$ in thousands 5,404 4,184 3,850 2,888 2,221
Inventory turnover 103.02 97.21 83.84 83.45 185.65

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $556,706K ÷ $5,404K
= 103.02

The inventory turnover for Shake Shack Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years.

Between December 31, 2019, and 2021, the inventory turnover ratio decreased from 185.65 to 83.84, indicating that the company's ability to turn over its inventory had slowed down significantly. However, in the following two years, from 2021 to 2023, there was an improvement in the inventory turnover ratio, which increased to 103.02, reflecting an enhancement in the efficiency of inventory management.

Overall, although there were fluctuations in the inventory turnover ratio, it is important to continue monitoring this ratio to ensure effective management of inventory levels and to optimize operational efficiency in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
103.02
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
7.23
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
177.59