Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI)
Days of inventory on hand (DOH)
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Inventory turnover | 5.55 | 4.08 | 6.35 | 6.71 | 8.48 | 6.67 | 3.76 | 3.69 | 5.28 | 6.14 | 7.64 | 7.80 | 8.75 | 7.79 | 3.67 | 3.56 | 4.84 | 3.86 | 3.92 | 5.23 | |
| DOH | days | 65.76 | 89.35 | 57.50 | 54.44 | 43.04 | 54.74 | 97.11 | 98.86 | 69.07 | 59.42 | 47.78 | 46.78 | 41.72 | 46.86 | 99.35 | 102.54 | 75.46 | 94.56 | 93.12 | 69.85 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.55
= 65.76
The days of inventory on hand (DOH) metric for Bath & Body Works Inc. indicates the average number of days it takes for the company to sell its inventory. A lower DOH value typically suggests efficient inventory management, while a higher DOH value may imply excess inventory or slower inventory turnover.
Based on the provided data, Bath & Body Works Inc.'s DOH fluctuated over the observed periods. The DOH ranged from as low as 41.72 days on January 31, 2023, to as high as 102.54 days on October 29, 2022.
Overall, the company experienced varying levels of inventory turnover efficiency, with several instances of improvements and declines in managing inventory levels. It is important for the company to continually monitor and optimize its inventory management practices to ensure the appropriate balance between maintaining sufficient stock and minimizing carrying costs. Additional analysis and correlation with sales patterns and market demands could provide more insights into the effectiveness of Bath & Body Works Inc.'s inventory management strategy.
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Jan 31, 2025