Change in Inventories
West Pharmaceutical Services Change in Inventories remained flat by 0.0% to $15.70M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 249.5%, from -$10.50M to $15.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Inventories shows a downward trend with a -7.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease is often positive as it signals efficient inventory turnover and cash release, provided it does not lead to stockouts.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the change in the value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. A...
Peer comparison
Highly dependent on industry; manufacturing and device companies typically maintain higher inventory levels than software firms.
change_in_inventoriesHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $86.50M | $49.80M | $13.50M | -$42.00M | $62.80M |
| YoY Change | — | -42.4% | -72.9% | -411.1% | +249.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is West Pharmaceutical Services's change in inventories?
- West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported change in inventories of $15.70M in Q4 2025.
- How has West Pharmaceutical Services's change in inventories changed year-over-year?
- West Pharmaceutical Services's change in inventories increased by 249.5% year-over-year, from -$10.50M to $15.70M.
- What is the long-term trend for West Pharmaceutical Services's change in inventories?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), West Pharmaceutical Services's change in inventories has grown at a -7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $86.50M to $62.80M.
- What does change in inventories mean?
- The change in the value of products and materials held in stock.