Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Inventory Turnover: 0.73 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Rocket Lab Inventory Turnover?

Rocket Lab XSWX:RKLB 71 Inventory Turnover is 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RKLB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF21.59. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Rocket Lab's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF123.9 Mil. Rocket Lab's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF170.8 Mil. Rocket Lab's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Rocket Lab's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 125.82.

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. Rocket Lab's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.


Rocket Lab  (XSWX:RKLB) 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.

Rocket Lab's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=170.7765/123.855*365 / 4
=125.82

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.

Rocket Lab's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=170.7765 / 200.348
=0.85

* 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.


Rocket Lab Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Rocket Lab Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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.

Rocket Lab Inventory Turnover Chart

Rocket Lab Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Rocket Lab Quarterly Data
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Rocket Lab Inventory Turnover Calculation

Rocket Lab'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 )
=394.618 / ((119.074 + 158.407) / 2 )
=394.618 / 138.7405
=2.84

Rocket Lab's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=123.855 / ((158.407 + 183.146) / 2 )
=123.855 / 170.7765
=0.73

* 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 0.73 mean?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Rocket Lab and its competitors.
Is Rocket Lab's Inventory Turnover too high?
Rocket Lab's current Inventory Turnover is 0.73. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's Inventory Turnover compare to ?
Rocket Lab's Inventory Turnover of 0.73 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. Rocket Lab's current Inventory Turnover is 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a current Inventory Turnover of 0.73. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.59, compared to a current price of CHF81.13 — trading 275.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.73. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Is Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF81.13 is trading 275.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.59.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RKLB:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.73
  • GF Value™: CHF21.59 vs. price of CHF81.13 (275.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:RKLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rocket Lab Business Description

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Address 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90808
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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