ISRATIOInventories-to-Sales Ratio (ISRATIO) — Current Value & Historical Data
Inventories-to-Sales Ratio (ISRATIO) Chart & Data Table
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What is Inventories-to-Sales Ratio (ISRATIO)?
Effective June 14, 2001, data were reconstructed to reflect the switch from the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Current Inventories-to-Sales Ratio (ISRATIO) Value
As of May 1, 2026, the current total business: inventories to sales ratio is 1.28 Ratio. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly, end of period.
Inventories-to-Sales Ratio Historical Trend
Total Business: Inventories to Sales Ratio fell 1.54% year-over-year. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 1.74 (April 2020), and the lowest was 1.24 (March 2011).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Monthly, End of Period
Units
Ratio
Notes
Effective June 14, 2001, data were reconstructed to reflect the switch from the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)....
Frequently Asked Questions About Inventories-to-Sales Ratio (ISRATIO)
What is the current total business: inventories to sales ratio?
As of May 1, 2026, total business: inventories to sales ratio stands at 1.28 Ratio.
Where does total business: inventories to sales ratio data come from?
Total Business: Inventories to Sales Ratio data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is total business: inventories to sales ratio updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for total business: inventories to sales ratio?
In the available data, the highest value was 1.74 Ratio in April 2020, and the lowest was 1.24 Ratio in March 2011.
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