inventory to cost of sales ratio
Definition
Percentage of cost of sales attributable to average inventory. A decreasing number indicates higher efficiency in use of resources; an increasing number suggests potential cash flow problems due to greater sums tied up in inventory. Formula: (Average inventory during a period ÷ cost of sales during that period) x 100.
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