Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO)

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 30, 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 1,149,168 1,116,227 1,123,287 1,185,079 1,248,173 1,316,368 1,297,945 1,208,560 1,098,645 976,159 874,405 733,490 737,273 780,909 880,196 1,072,901 1,101,140 1,097,895 1,074,883 1,043,233
Inventory US$ in thousands 228,990 205,693 207,839 179,937 228,752 244,315 306,547 233,380 255,213 201,198 125,525 106,561 101,420 109,683 103,282 102,265 136,896 148,053 146,120 115,260
Inventory turnover 5.02 5.43 5.40 6.59 5.46 5.39 4.23 5.18 4.30 4.85 6.97 6.88 7.27 7.12 8.52 10.49 8.04 7.42 7.36 9.05

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $1,149,168K ÷ $228,990K
= 5.02

Steven Madden Ltd.'s inventory turnover has displayed fluctuating trends over the past eight quarters. The inventory turnover ratio represents how efficiently the company is managing its inventory by indicating the number of times inventory is sold and replaced within a given period. A higher inventory turnover ratio signifies effective inventory management and indicates that the company is selling its goods quickly.

The inventory turnover ratios for Q4 2023, Q3 2023, and Q2 2023 were 5.02, 5.43, and 5.40, respectively, showing a relatively stable performance during this period. However, in Q1 2023, the ratio increased significantly to 6.59, indicating a notable improvement in inventory management efficiency.

Comparing these figures to the ratios from the previous quarters reveals some variability in performance. In Q4 2022, Q3 2022, and Q2 2022, the inventory turnover ratios were 5.46, 5.39, and 4.23, respectively, suggesting a fluctuating trend in inventory management efficiency during those periods. The improvement seen in Q1 2023 compared to the previous year demonstrates a positive trend in inventory turnover efficiency.

Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Steven Madden Ltd.'s inventory turnover ratios over the past eight quarters, the company has generally maintained a relatively stable and efficient inventory management performance, with occasional spikes indicating improvements in managing inventory levels.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
5.02
Caleres Inc
CAL
4.87
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
4.79
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
6.47