Apple Inc (AAPL)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Inventory turnover 32.45 37.97 37.39 36.42 37.76 32.97 32.62 36.06 50.27 44.90 44.41 40.57 35.71 43.66 41.45 40.30 46.66 47.47 55.49 45.10
DOH days 11.25 9.61 9.76 10.02 9.67 11.07 11.19 10.12 7.26 8.13 8.22 9.00 10.22 8.36 8.81 9.06 7.82 7.69 6.58 8.09

September 30, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 32.45
= 11.25

Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH) is a financial ratio that measures the number of days a company holds its inventory before it is sold. A lower DOH indicates that a company is more efficient in managing its inventory, as it suggests faster turnover and potentially lower carrying costs.

Analyzing Apple Inc's DOH over the past years, we can see some fluctuations in the ratio. There was a notable increase in DOH from the end of fiscal year 2019 to the end of fiscal year 2020, followed by an overall decreasing trend in the subsequent periods. This downward trend indicates that Apple has been able to optimize its inventory management, leading to quicker turnover of goods.

In the most recent period, the DOH stood at 11.25 days, slightly higher compared to the previous quarter, which was at 9.61 days. While the increase may suggest a slight slowdown in inventory turnover, it's important to consider industry benchmarks and seasonal variations in sales that can affect inventory levels.

Overall, Apple Inc's decreasing trend in DOH is a positive sign of efficient inventory management, which can contribute to improved cash flow and profitability. It will be important for the company to continue monitoring and optimizing its inventory levels to ensure optimal performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Apple Inc
AAPL
11.25
Omnicell Inc
OMCL
35.16
Super Micro Computer Inc
SMCI
116.39

See also:

Apple Inc Average Inventory Processing Period (Quarterly Data)