Sempra Energy (SRE)

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 3,363,000 3,289,000 3,232,000 3,170,000 3,123,000 3,042,000 2,978,000 2,932,000 2,856,000 2,793,000 2,747,000 2,697,000 2,642,000 2,560,000 2,508,000 2,444,000 2,399,000 2,373,000 2,332,000 2,296,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 559,000 519,000 467,000 458,000 482,000 451,000 383,000 315,000 403,000 506,000 377,000 352,000 389,000 371,000 339,000 274,000 308,000 309,000 267,000 217,000
Inventory turnover 6.02 6.34 6.92 6.92 6.48 6.75 7.78 9.31 7.09 5.52 7.29 7.66 6.79 6.90 7.40 8.92 7.79 7.68 8.73 10.58

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $3,363,000K ÷ $559,000K
= 6.02

Inventory turnover is a key financial ratio that measures how effectively a company is managing its inventory. In the case of Sempra Energy, the inventory turnover ratio has fluctuated over the past several quarters.

The inventory turnover ratio for Sempra Energy ranged from a high of 10.58 on March 31, 2020, to a low of 5.52 on September 30, 2022. This indicates that Sempra Energy has been able to sell and replace its inventory multiple times during the high periods and less frequently during the low periods.

A higher inventory turnover ratio is generally seen as positive as it suggests that inventory is being managed efficiently and the company is selling its products quickly. On the other hand, a lower ratio may indicate overstocking or slow-moving inventory.

It is important for Sempra Energy to monitor its inventory turnover ratio consistently to ensure optimal inventory management and efficiency in its operations. Additionally, analyzing the reasons behind fluctuations in the ratio can provide insights into the company's operations and potential areas for improvement.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Sempra Energy
SRE
6.02
UGI Corporation
UGI
14.37