Merchant Wholesalers Inventories to Sales Ratio

Measurement
Ratio
Indicator Type or Source
Merchant Wholesalers
Period End Date
February 1, 2024
Clasification
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Merchant Wholesalers Inventories to Sales Ratio is an economic indicator measured in Ratio. It covers the period from Sunday, April 24, 1994, to Thursday, February 1, 2024, and is updated monthly, end of period. Please note, the inventories to sales ratios show the relationship of the end-of-month values of inventory to the monthly sales. These ratios can be looked at as indications of the number of months of inventory that are on hand in relation to the sales for a month. For example, a ratio of 2.5 would indicate that wholesalers have enough merchandise on hand to cover two and a half months of sales. Please view all Census indicators for more information or continue to All Top Economic Indicators.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (fred.stlouisfed.org)

30-Year History of Merchant Wholesalers Inventories to Sales Ratio

The above interactive chart and the table below show the 30-year history of merchant wholesalers inventories to sales ratio going back to Sunday, April 24, 1994. The current value is 1.34 which was updated on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Historical data is often used in econometric models to forecast future economic conditions. These forecasts can influence a wide range of decisions, from monetary policy at central banks to investment strategies at businesses and financial institutions.
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