The inventory turnover and current ratio are related.The combination of a high current ratio and a low inventory turnover ratio,relative to industry norms,suggests that the firm has an above-average inventory level and/or that part of the inventory is obsolete or damaged.

Inventory Turnover

A ratio indicating how often a company sells and replaces its stock of goods during a particular period, a measure of efficiency in managing inventory.

Current Ratio

Indicates the extent to which current liabilities are covered by those assets expected to be converted to cash in the near future; it is found by dividing current assets by current liabilities.

Obsolete

Refers to products, technologies, or methods that are out-of-date, no longer usable, or have been replaced by new versions.