Biotest AG (HAM:BIO) Inventory Turnover: 0.22 (As of Mar. 2025)

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What is Biotest AG Inventory Turnover?

Biotest AG HAM:BIO +2.04% 56 Inventory Turnover is 0.22 as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:BIO with a GF Score™ of 56/100.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Biotest AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2025 was €110.1 Mil. Biotest AG's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was €501.6 Mil. Biotest AG's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 0.22.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Biotest AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2025 was 415.72.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Biotest AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 4.04.

Biotest AG  (HAM:BIO) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Biotest AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=501.6/110.1*365 / 4
=415.72

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Biotest AG's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=501.6 / 124.2
=4.04

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Biotest AG Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Biotest AG Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Biotest AG's Inventory Turnover can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Biotest AG Inventory Turnover Chart

Biotest AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.24 1.63 1.45 1.13 1.12

Biotest AG Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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Biotest AG Inventory Turnover Calculation

Biotest AG's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count )
=502.4 / ((419.1 + 479.5) / 2 )
=502.4 / 449.3
=1.12

Biotest AG's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / count )
=110.1 / ((479.5 + 523.7) / 2 )
=110.1 / 501.6
=0.22

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.22 mean?
Biotest AG (HAM:BIO) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.22 as of Mar. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Biotest AG and its competitors.
Is Biotest AG's Inventory Turnover too high?
Biotest AG's current Inventory Turnover is 0.22. Overall, Biotest AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biotest AG's Inventory Turnover compare to VRTX and REGN?
Biotest AG's Inventory Turnover of 0.22 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Biotechnology company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Biotest AG and its competitors. Biotest AG's current Inventory Turnover is 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Biotest AG stock overvalued right now?
Biotest AG (HAM:BIO) has a current Inventory Turnover of 0.22. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.22. Biotest AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Biotest AG (HAM:BIO), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.22 as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Biotest AG Business Description

Address Landsteinerstrasse 5, PO Box 10 20 40, Dreieich, DEU, 63303
Biotest AG is a supplier of biological medicines. The company produces its products from human blood plasma or manufactured by using biotechnology methods. It is engaged in the area of hematology, clinical immunology, and intensive care medicine. The company covers preclinical and clinical development of the preparations, plasma collection, production, as well as marketing and sales.
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