KATEK SE (HAM:KTEK) Inventory Turnover: 0.55 (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is KATEK SE Inventory Turnover?

KATEK SE HAM:KTEK +0.53% 10 Inventory Turnover is 0.55 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates HAM:KTEK with a GF Score™ of 10/100.

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. KATEK SE's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was €131.8 Mil. KATEK SE's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was €241.5 Mil. KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.55.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. KATEK SE's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was 167.19.

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. KATEK SE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.24.

KATEK SE  (HAM:KTEK) 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.

KATEK SE's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2023 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2023 )*Days in Period
=241.4825/131.796*365 / 4
=167.19

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.

KATEK SE's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=241.4825 / 194.889
=1.24

* 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.

KATEK SE Inventory Turnover Related Terms

KATEK SE Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KATEK SE'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.

KATEK SE Inventory Turnover Chart

KATEK SE Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Inventory Turnover
2.74 2.58 2.22 2.20

KATEK SE Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Inventory Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.52 0.57 0.54 0.54 0.55
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KATEK SE Inventory Turnover Calculation

KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2023 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2022 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 )) / count )
=540.441 / ((261.131 + 229.257) / 2 )
=540.441 / 245.194
=2.20

KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2023 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2023 )) / count )
=131.796 / ((253.708 + 229.257) / 2 )
=131.796 / 241.4825
=0.55

* 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 0.55 mean?
KATEK SE (HAM:KTEK) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.55 as of Dec. 2023. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on KATEK SE and its competitors.
Is KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover too high?
KATEK SE's current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. Overall, KATEK SE has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover compare to APH and TEL?
KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover of 0.55 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware 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 KATEK SE and its competitors. KATEK SE's current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KATEK SE stock overvalued right now?
KATEK SE (HAM:KTEK) has a current Inventory Turnover of 0.55. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. KATEK SE's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 KATEK SE (HAM:KTEK), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.55 as of Dec. 2023. 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.

KATEK SE Business Description

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KATEK SE is a German electronics service provider. The key revenue streams are automotive, communication, consumer, industry, energy/solar, and medical technology. It has two segments, The Electronics segment comprises the activities of the Group in the development of hardware and software, prototyping, and the manufacture of high-quality electronics for industrial customers. The Systems & Products segment comprises the same value-added activities, but, in contrast to the Electronics segment, it possesses a number of additional features that together create particular value added (high-value electronics). The majority is from the Electronics segment. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Germany.
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