Raw Materials (Historical)
Returns the raw materials inventory balance from historical balance sheets, representing unprocessed materials awaiting production.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Yes | Stock ticker symbol |
| Year | Yes | Fiscal year or period code |
| Quarter | No | Calendar quarter 1-4 |
| TTM | No | Set to "TTM" for trailing twelve months |
Notes
- Most relevant for manufacturing companies
- Service companies may show 0 or NA
- Part of total inventory breakdown
Syntax
=hf_Raw_materials(Symbol, Year, [Quarter], [TTM])Parameters
symbolstringRequired
Stock ticker symbol
yearstringRequired
Fiscal year or period code
quarterstring
Calendar quarter (1-4)
TTMstring
Set to 'TTM' for trailing twelve months
Returns
number
Raw materials inventory amount
Examples
=hf_Raw_materials("F", 2023, 4)=hf_Raw_materials("GM", "ly", 2)=hf_Raw_materials(A1, B1, C1)When to Use
- Manufacturing efficiency analysis
- Inventory composition breakdown
- Supply chain analysis
- Working capital management
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need total inventory | hf_Total_inventory() |
| Need finished goods | hf_Finished_goods() |
| Need work in progress | hf_Work_in_progress() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Why is raw materials 0 or NA?
Service companies and some tech companies don't carry raw materials inventory.
Related Formulas
More MarketXLS Historical Fundamentals formulas you can use in the same worksheet:
- Receivable Turnover (Historical)
- Receivables As A Percentage Of Revenue (Historical)
- Report Period (Historical)
- Repurchase Of Capital Stock (Historical)
- Research & Development Expense As Percentage Of Revenue (Historical)
- Research And Development Expense As Percentage Of Revenue (Historical)
- Restricted Cash (Historical)
- Retun On Invested Capital (ROIC - Historical)
