Inventory Turnover (Historical)

Returns how many times inventory is sold and replaced during a period. Higher values indicate faster inventory movement.

Formula

Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory

Parameters

Parameter Required Description
Symbol Yes Stock ticker symbol
Year Yes Fiscal year or period code
Quarter No Calendar quarter 1-4 (default: 1)
TTM No Enter "TTM" for trailing twelve months

Syntax

=hf_Inventory_turnover(Symbol, Year, [Quarter], [TTM])
Excel Desktop (Windows)

Examples

=hf_Inventory_turnover("AAPL", 2023, 4)
=hf_Inventory_turnover("WMT", 2022, , "TTM")

When to Use

  • Analyzing inventory management efficiency
  • Comparing operational efficiency across retailers
  • Supply chain analysis

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Need receivable turnover hf_Receivable_turnover()
Need days in inventory hf_Number_of_days_cost_of_goods_sold_in_inventory()

Common Issues & FAQ

What is a good inventory turnover?

Varies by industry. Grocery stores have high turnover; luxury goods have lower turnover.

Excel Templates Using Inventory Turnover (Historical)

These ready-made MarketXLS templates call hf_Inventory_turnover() in their worksheet formulas. Open one to see the function working inside a complete model.

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