Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Inventory turnover 5.58 5.20 5.73 5.80 6.07 6.29 6.42 6.61 7.20 7.82 7.97 8.33 7.75 7.56 7.10 7.49 7.37 7.43 7.32 7.03
DOH days 65.38 70.13 63.65 62.94 60.13 58.00 56.90 55.25 50.66 46.68 45.78 43.82 47.09 48.27 51.38 48.73 49.54 49.10 49.85 51.91

December 31, 2023 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.58
= 65.38

The Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH) for Arrow Electronics Inc. has shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the DOH was 65.38 days, which decreased from the previous quarter's 70.13 days. This indicates that the company was able to manage its inventory more efficiently during this period.

Looking back further, in Q1 2023 and Q2 2023, the DOH was 62.94 days and 63.65 days respectively, showing relatively stable inventory management. In comparison, the DOH in Q4 2022 was 60.13 days, marking an increase from the previous quarter.

Overall, the DOH of Arrow Electronics Inc. has been gradually increasing from Q1 2022 to Q3 2022, before showing a slight decline in Q4 2022 and then fluctuating in the subsequent quarters. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in optimizing its inventory levels and may need to focus on ensuring efficient inventory management practices to improve profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Arrow Electronics Inc
ARW
65.38
Avnet Inc
AVT
95.09
TE Connectivity Ltd
TEL
73.90