
Turnover ratios measure how effectively a company uses its assets (like inventory, receivables, or total assets) to generate sales or revenue . These ratios help assess operational...
Turnover ratios measure how effectively a company uses its assets (like inventory, receivables, or total assets) to generate sales or revenue. These ratios help assess operational efficiency.
Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) / Average Inventory
Shows how many times inventory is sold and replaced during a period.
✔️ A higher ratio indicates efficient inventory management.
Receivables Turnover = Net Credit Sales / Average Accounts Receivable
Measures how quickly a company collects cash from its customers.
✔️ A higher ratio = faster collection = better cash flow.
Total Asset Turnover = Net Sales / Average Total Assets
Shows how effectively the company is using all its assets to generate sales.
✔️ For every ₹1 of assets, the company generates ₹2 in sales.
Fixed Asset Turnover = Net Sales / Net Fixed Assets
Measures how efficiently fixed assets (like machinery, equipment, buildings) are used to produce sales.
Working Capital Turnover = Net Sales / Working Capital
Working Capital = Current Assets – Current Liabilities
Indicates how well the company uses working capital to generate sales.
| Ratio | Formula | What It Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | COGS / Average Inventory | Speed of inventory usage |
| Receivables Turnover | Net Credit Sales / Avg Accounts Receivable | Speed of receivables collection |
| Total Asset Turnover | Net Sales / Avg Total Assets | Overall asset efficiency |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | Net Sales / Net Fixed Assets | Usage of fixed assets |
| Working Capital Turnover | Net Sales / Working Capital | Sales generated from working capital |
Turnover ratios provide a clear picture of how well a company uses its resources. High turnover usually means strong operational performance, while low turnover might indicate inefficiencies or underutilized assets.
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