Accounting Glossary

Inventory Turnover

Definition

A ratio measuring how many times inventory is sold and replaced during a period. Higher turnover indicates more efficient inventory management.

Formula

Inventory Turnover = COGS ÷ Average Inventory

Example

COGS $400,000 ÷ Average Inventory $80,000 = Inventory Turnover of 5x.

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