Red Cat(Rcat) Financials: Inventory Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)
Growth - inventory turnover
This chart shows the historical trend of inventory turnover for RCAT compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Inventory Turnover
Definition: Inventory turnover measures how quickly the company sells and replaces its inventory. A higher turnover means products are selling fast and inventory isn’t sitting idle. Slow turnover may suggest weak sales, poor demand forecasting, or obsolete inventory piling up — all of which can tie up cash unnecessarily.
Interpretation:
• In '2021', RCAT's inventory turnover was 10.85, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2021' stood at 4.51.
• In '2022', RCAT's inventory turnover was 2.58, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2022' stood at 4.56. Industry average increased by 0.05 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', RCAT's inventory turnover was 0.85, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2023' stood at 3.81. Industry average declined by 0.75 from previous year.
• In '2024', RCAT's inventory turnover was 1.67, reflecting efficiency in managing inventory stock. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Computer Software: Prepackaged Software in '2024' stood at 4.17. Industry average increased by 0.36 compared to previous year.
Overall, RCAT's inventory turnover has been volatile but showed a downward trend over the past 4 years.
Formula: Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory
Good Range: Typically 4 to 12 depending on industry.