Purchasing & Inventory
Average Inventory Calculator
Calculate average inventory for hotel and restaurant operations.
COGS Calculator
Use this tool to review cogs with a consistent period, denominator, and operating rule.
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- Built for hotel operators
Formula
How this calculator works
This formula converts source operating values into cogs for quick review.
COGS = Beginning Inventory + Purchases − Ending Inventory
Context
Why this metric matters
Apply by category (food, beverage, operating supplies) or whole operation. Accurate ending inventory is critical.
Hotel insight
Industry context
- Apply by category (food, beverage, operating supplies) or whole operation. Accurate ending inventory is critical.
- Small changes in denominator rules can move the result, so keep the same reporting basis when comparing periods.
Operational notes
Before you act on the number
- $50,000 + $90,000 − $40,000 = $100,000
- Confirm whether internal-use, complimentary, adjustment, or excluded activity should be included before comparing periods.
- Use this result as an operating guide and review it with the supporting business context.