SPGNY (Springer Nature AG KGaA) Inventory Turnover: 4.01 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Springer Nature AG KGaA Inventory Turnover?

Springer Nature AG KGaA SPGNY 41 Inventory Turnover is 4.01 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SPGNY with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $148 Mil. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $37 Mil. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.01.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 45.57.

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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03.


Springer Nature AG KGaA  (OTCPK:SPGNY) 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=36.9545/148.01*365 / 2
=45.57

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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=36.9545 / 1171.546
=0.03

* 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.


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Springer Nature AG KGaA Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Inventory Turnover Chart

Springer Nature AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Springer Nature AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Inventory Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 2.36 3.33 3.70 4.01
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Springer Nature AG KGaA Inventory Turnover Calculation

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=287.237 / ((37.173 + 36.885) / 2 )
=287.237 / 37.029
=7.76

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=148.01 / ((37.024 + 36.885) / 2 )
=148.01 / 36.9545
=4.01

* 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 4.01 mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a Inventory Turnover of 4.01 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory Turnover too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Inventory Turnover is 4.01. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's Inventory Turnover of 4.01 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Inventory Turnover is 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY) has a current Inventory Turnover of 4.01. The current Inventory Turnover is 4.01. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (SPGNY), the current Inventory Turnover is 4.01 as of Dec. 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Business Description

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