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Inventories-to-Sales Ratio
Business inventories relative to sales, rising ratio signals slowing demand.
The Inventories-to-Sales Ratio is currently 1.32, last updated .
1.32
1W -0.75%1M -0.75%3M -0.75%
Updated 2h agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for Inventories-to-Sales Ratio, blended across current macro regimes.
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Economic activity indicators reveal whether the economy is expanding or contracting in real time. ISM PMI readings above 50 signal expansion, while GDP growth tells the definitive story each quarter. Leading indicators like the Conference Board LEI can flag downturns months in advance, giving traders a head start on positioning.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1.32 | -0.75% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1.33 | -1.48% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1.35 | -0.74% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 1.36 | -0.73% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1.37 | -0.72% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 1.38 | +0.73% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 1.37 | +0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 1.37 | +0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1.37 | -0.72% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 1.38 | -0.72% |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.39 | +0.72% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.38 | +0.00% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 1.38 | -0.72% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 1.39 | -0.71% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 1.4 | +0.72% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 1.39 | -0.71% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1.4 | -0.71% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 1.41 | +0.71% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 1.4 | -0.71% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 1.41 | +0.71% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1.4 | -0.71% |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.41 | +0.00% |
| May 1, 2024 | 1.41 | +0.71% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.4 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is Inventories-to-Sales Ratio?
Business inventories relative to sales, rising ratio signals slowing demand.
▶How does Inventories-to-Sales Ratio relate to economic activity?
Inventories-to-Sales Ratio is part of the Economic Activity category. Economic activity indicators reveal whether the economy is expanding or contracting in real time. ISM PMI readings above 50 signal expansion, while GDP growth tells the definitive story each quarter. Leading indicators like the Conference Board LEI can flag downturns months in advance, giving traders a head start on positioning.
▶How often is Inventories-to-Sales Ratio updated?
Inventories-to-Sales Ratio is updated once per month when the releasing agency publishes new data. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Inventories-to-Sales Ratio data?
Convex sources Inventories-to-Sales Ratio data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
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