Restaurant Glossary

Inventory Turnover Ratio

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What is the inventory turnover ratio?

The inventory turnover ratio is referred to as the measurement of times the inventory has been sold and replaced over a specific period of time.

Inventory Turnover Ratio = Cost of Goods Sold / Avg. Inventory During The Period

It is always considered that a high inventory turnover ratio indicates efficient operations as it tells that the restaurant is in a good state to sell the goods quickly and there is always a great demand for their products. A low inventory turnover rate may indicate that the sales are not too great and the restaurant is facing a decline in the demand for the goods.

How to calculate the inventory turnover ratio?

Here’s the formula to calculate your inventory turnover ratio,

Example:
  • Cost of goods sold totaling $150,000
  • Beginning inventory of $75,000
  • Ending inventory of $12,000, reflecting the effect of seasonal sales

The inventory turnover rate for this period is calculated by:

  • $150,000 / (($75,000 + $12,000) / 2)
  • Inventory turnover ratio = 3.45

This indicates that the company has sold its entire average inventory more than three times during the given period. 

What is a good inventory turnover ratio? 

A good inventory turnover ratio is between 5 and 10 for most industries, which indicates that you sell and restock your inventory every 1-2 months. This ratio strikes a good balance between having enough inventory on hand and not having to reorder too frequently.

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