Valaris Ltd (VAL)

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 1,883,000 1,863,300 1,786,200 1,715,800 1,644,700 1,592,400 1,535,000 1,521,100 1,474,400 1,407,800 1,347,200 1,271,500 1,293,400 1,421,700 1,552,600 1,746,400 1,846,700 1,884,400 1,951,300 1,949,400
Inventory US$ in thousands 57,900 0 0 163,200 16,200 18,000 21,500 24,400 154,000 23,800 126,000 35,900 125,000 146,800 269,700 279,400 293,100 303,000 308,900
Inventory turnover 32.18 10.08 98.30 85.28 70.75 60.43 9.14 56.61 10.09 36.03 11.37 10.58 6.48 6.61 6.43 6.44 6.31

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $1,883,000K ÷ $—K
= —

Based on the provided data, Valaris Ltd's inventory turnover has shown varying trends over the financial periods. The inventory turnover ratio indicates how efficiently the company is managing its inventory by measuring the number of times the inventory is sold and replaced during a specific period.

From March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2021, the inventory turnover ratio remained relatively stable, ranging from 6.31 to 11.37. However, a significant increase was observed in the following quarters, with ratios reaching as high as 98.30 on September 30, 2023. This sharp increase suggests that Valaris Ltd improved its inventory management practices during this period, possibly by reducing excess inventory levels or optimizing supply chain processes.

The ratio dropped to 10.08 on December 31, 2023, indicating a potential slowdown in inventory turnover efficiency. The trend continued with further declines in the subsequent quarters, reaching 32.18 on September 30, 2024.

The sudden spike to 70.75 on March 31, 2023, and subsequent fluctuations may suggest changes in the company's sales patterns, production processes, or inventory management strategies. It would be advisable for Valaris Ltd to closely monitor and analyze its inventory turnover ratios to ensure optimal inventory management practices are implemented to maintain efficient operations and profitability.


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