Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI)

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 7,736,680 6,101,850 5,840,470 5,375,430 5,463,210 5,006,120 4,396,111 3,971,465 3,599,609 3,285,140 3,022,884 2,872,019 2,738,203 2,776,531 2,813,071 2,762,662 2,754,786 2,825,834 3,004,838 2,874,873
Inventory US$ in thousands 2,467,000 2,052,800 1,445,560 1,540,420 1,421,820 1,736,060 1,545,610 1,588,540 1,393,670 1,184,570 1,040,960 903,903 807,431 773,856 851,498 866,226 704,430 685,231 670,188 761,113
Inventory turnover 3.14 2.97 4.04 3.49 3.84 2.88 2.84 2.50 2.58 2.77 2.90 3.18 3.39 3.59 3.30 3.19 3.91 4.12 4.48 3.78

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $7,736,680K ÷ $2,467,000K
= 3.14

Super Micro Computer Inc's inventory turnover has exhibited fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q2 2024, the inventory turnover stood at 3.14, indicating that the company generated sales approximately 3.14 times over during that period. This was higher than the previous quarter's value of 2.97, suggesting an improvement in the efficiency of managing inventory.

Looking at the trend over the past year, there was a noticeable peak in Q4 2023 with an inventory turnover of 4.04, demonstrating a significant efficiency in converting inventory into sales. However, this was followed by a slight decrease in Q1 2024 to 2.97.

Comparing to the same quarter in the previous year, there has been a general upward trend in inventory turnover, with Q2 2024 significantly higher than Q2 2023's value of 3.84. This indicates that Super Micro Computer Inc has been more effective in managing its inventory levels and turning them into revenue.

Overall, the company's inventory turnover has shown variability but appears to be on an increasing trend in the recent quarters, implying potential improvements in inventory management efficiency and better utilization of resources.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Super Micro Computer Inc
SMCI
3.14
Apple Inc
AAPL
35.47
Omnicell Inc
OMCL
10.38

See also:

Super Micro Computer Inc Inventory Turnover (Quarterly Data)