Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG)

Inventory turnover

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Cost of revenue US$ in thousands 3,632,600 4,302,400 4,272,900 3,621,900 2,828,500
Inventory US$ in thousands 880,300 1,343,500 1,126,600 621,900 540,300
Inventory turnover 4.13 3.20 3.79 5.82 5.24

September 30, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue ÷ Inventory
= $3,632,600K ÷ $880,300K
= 4.13

The inventory turnover of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the inventory turnover ratio improved to 3.08 from 2.15 in 2022. This suggests that the company's inventory was turned over 3.08 times during the year, indicating an improvement in the efficiency of managing inventory. However, it is important to note that the 2023 inventory turnover ratio is still lower than the 2020 and 2019 ratios, which were 4.45 and 3.94 respectively. This indicates that the company's efficiency in managing its inventory has not yet surpassed the levels achieved in those years. Overall, the inventory turnover ratio of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has shown fluctuations, and while there was an improvement in 2023, it did not reach the peak levels seen in 2020 and 2019.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
SMG
4.13
CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF
13.67
The Mosaic Company
MOS
4.55