Visteon Corp (VC)

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 3,335,000 3,390,000 3,412,000 3,424,000 3,467,000 3,557,000 3,608,000 3,503,000 3,388,000 3,125,000 2,787,000 2,588,000 2,519,000 2,530,000 2,594,000 2,386,000 2,303,000 2,245,000 2,244,000 2,540,000
Inventory US$ in thousands 283,000 321,000 311,000 342,000 298,000 318,000 329,000 358,000 348,000 341,000 306,000 331,000 262,000 253,000 210,000 188,000 177,000 164,000 170,000 180,000
Inventory turnover 11.78 10.56 10.97 10.01 11.63 11.19 10.97 9.78 9.74 9.16 9.11 7.82 9.61 10.00 12.35 12.69 13.01 13.69 13.20 14.11

December 31, 2024 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $3,335,000K ÷ $283,000K
= 11.78

The inventory turnover of Visteon Corp has exhibited some fluctuations over the periods under review. The inventory turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company manages its inventory by showing the number of times the inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period.

Based on the data provided, Visteon Corp's inventory turnover ratio ranged from a high of 14.11 on March 31, 2020, to a low of 7.82 on March 31, 2022. The ratio gradually decreased from around 13 in 2020 to below 10 by September 30, 2021, before slightly increasing again.

A lower inventory turnover ratio may indicate inefficiency in managing inventory, such as overstocking or slow-moving inventory. Conversely, a higher ratio signifies efficient inventory management and faster sales turnover.

It is worth noting that the inventory turnover ratio is dependent on the industry norms, and comparisons with industry peers can provide more context. Further analysis of Visteon Corp's inventory turnover ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics would be beneficial to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the company's operational effectiveness.