MDAW (Media Way) Inventory Turnover: 37.83 (As of Sep. 2000)

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What is Media Way Inventory Turnover?

Media Way MDAW Inventory Turnover is 37.83 as of Sep. 2000.

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. Media Way's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Sep. 2000 was $0.45 Mil. Media Way's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2000 was $0.01 Mil. Media Way's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2000 was 37.83.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Media Way's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2000 was 2.41.

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. Media Way's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2000 was 0.05.

Media Way  (OTCPK:MDAW) 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.

Media Way's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2000 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2000 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2000 )*Days in Period
=0.012/0.454*365 / 4
=2.41

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.

Media Way's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2000 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2000 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2000 )
=0.012 / 0.257
=0.05

* 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.

Media Way Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Media Way Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Way'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.

Media Way Inventory Turnover Chart

Media Way Annual Data
Trend Dec99
Inventory Turnover
7.15

Media Way Quarterly Data
Dec99 Mar00 Jun00 Sep00
Inventory Turnover 0.00 28.54 28.72 37.83

Media Way Inventory Turnover Calculation

Media Way's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2099 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2099 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2099 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: . 20 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2099 )) / count )
=0.093 / (( + 0.013) / 1 )
=0.093 / 0.013
=7.15

Media Way's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2000 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Sep. 2000 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2000 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2000 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2000 )) / count )
=0.454 / ((0.012 + 0.012) / 2 )
=0.454 / 0.012
=37.83

* 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 37.83 mean?
Media Way (MDAW) has a Inventory Turnover of 37.83 as of Sep. 2000. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Media Way and its competitors.
Is Media Way's Inventory Turnover too high?
Media Way's current Inventory Turnover is 37.83.
How does Media Way's Inventory Turnover compare to LKST and IDDR?
Media Way's Inventory Turnover of 37.83 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Interactive Media 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 Media Way and its competitors. Media Way's current Inventory Turnover is 37.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Way stock overvalued right now?
Media Way (MDAW) has a current Inventory Turnover of 37.83. The current Inventory Turnover is 37.83. 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 Media Way (MDAW), the current Inventory Turnover is 37.83 as of Sep. 2000. 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.