Which of the following formulae is used to calculate stock turnover rate?

 

A.

\(\frac{sales}{\text{average stock}}\)

B.

\(\frac{\text{cost of sales}}{\text{average stock}}\)

C.

\(\frac{\text{cost of sales}}{\text{opening stock}}\)

D.

\(\frac{\text{cost of production}}{\text{average stock}}\)

Correct answer is B

The inventory turnover ratio formula is the cost of goods sold divided by the average inventory for the same period.