Silgan Holdings Inc (SLGN)

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 4,842,920 4,792,350 4,857,720 4,908,960 4,995,700 5,096,800 5,242,200 5,335,500 5,363,600 5,366,400 5,106,700 4,950,600 4,758,800 4,560,000 4,387,200 4,225,800 4,054,500 3,919,500 3,803,100 3,760,400
Inventory US$ in thousands 928,100 780,443 1,005,590 957,240 940,808 919,000 1,251,500 1,055,100 769,400 851,100 1,253,900 1,018,700 798,800 762,200 907,800 788,600 677,500 678,200 821,400 697,800
Inventory turnover 5.22 6.14 4.83 5.13 5.31 5.55 4.19 5.06 6.97 6.31 4.07 4.86 5.96 5.98 4.83 5.36 5.98 5.78 4.63 5.39

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $4,842,920K ÷ $928,100K
= 5.22

Silgan Holdings Inc's inventory turnover ratio fluctuated over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The inventory turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company manages its inventory by demonstrating how many times it sells and restocks its inventory within a specific period.

The ratio varied between a low of 4.07 on June 30, 2022, and a high of 6.97 on December 31, 2022. A higher inventory turnover ratio generally signifies that the company is effectively managing its inventory, minimizing excess stock levels, and avoiding obsolescence.

It is notable that there were periods where the inventory turnover ratio experienced significant changes from one quarter to the next, indicating fluctuations in the company's inventory management efficiency. For instance, there was a substantial decrease in the inventory turnover ratio from September 30, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

Overall, the trend in Silgan Holdings Inc's inventory turnover ratio reflects fluctuations in its ability to efficiently manage and turn over its inventory, potentially influenced by factors such as demand fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, or inventory management strategies. Maintaining a balance between inventory levels and sales demand is crucial for optimizing operational performance and profitability.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
5.22
Ball Corporation
BALL
6.53
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
7.82