Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Inventory turnover

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 23, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 556,706 453,759 435,756 421,363 406,744 383,216 370,502 347,911 322,797 305,012 277,865 249,221 240,994 274,204 326,866 382,237 411,991 391,218 364,010 337,771
Inventory US$ in thousands 5,404 4,608 4,674 4,394 4,184 3,996 3,955 3,780 3,850 3,525 3,560 2,734 2,888 2,383 2,346 2,045 2,221 1,782 1,692 1,626
Inventory turnover 103.02 98.47 93.23 95.90 97.21 95.90 93.68 92.04 83.84 86.53 78.05 91.16 83.45 115.07 139.33 186.91 185.50 219.54 215.14 207.73

December 31, 2023 calculation

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

The inventory turnover ratio for Shake Shack Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years and is an indication of how efficiently the company is managing its inventory.

The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company sells and replaces its inventory within a given period. A higher inventory turnover ratio typically indicates that the company is effectively selling its products and managing its inventory levels, while a lower ratio may suggest overstocking or slow-moving inventory.

Based on the data provided, Shake Shack Inc's inventory turnover has ranged from a low of 78.05 to a high of 219.54 over the past five years. The company's inventory turnover peaked in the first quarter of 2019 at 219.54, indicating efficient management of its inventory. However, the ratio has since fluctuated, showing a downward trend in recent quarters.

Overall, the company's inventory turnover has remained relatively high, indicating that Shake Shack Inc has been effectively managing its inventory levels and selling its products efficiently. However, the fluctuations in the ratio suggest potential changes in inventory management strategies that could impact the company's operations and profitability in the future. Tracking this ratio over time can help assess the company's performance and efficiency in inventory management.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
103.02
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
9.99
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
186.37