Brunswick Corporation (BC)
Days of inventory on hand (DOH)
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory turnover | 3.02 | 2.75 | 2.77 | 2.82 | 3.12 | 3.30 | 3.25 | 3.27 | 3.33 | 3.36 | 3.36 | 3.25 | 3.46 | 4.20 | 4.54 | 4.48 | 4.40 | 5.07 | 4.19 | 3.50 | |
| DOH | days | 120.85 | 132.66 | 131.62 | 129.41 | 116.82 | 110.54 | 112.35 | 111.65 | 109.66 | 108.79 | 108.55 | 112.23 | 105.48 | 86.89 | 80.42 | 81.50 | 82.89 | 71.93 | 87.17 | 104.37 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 3.02
= 120.85
Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH) is a financial ratio that measures the number of days a company takes to sell its entire inventory. In the case of Brunswick Corporation, the trend in DOH over the past few years shows a fluctuating pattern.
From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2020, the DOH decreased from 104.37 days to 87.17 days, indicating a more efficient management of inventory during this period. However, from September 30, 2020, to March 31, 2021, the DOH remained relatively stable, indicating consistent inventory turnover.
The DOH increased slightly from June 30, 2021, to December 31, 2021, before experiencing a significant jump to 129.41 days by March 31, 2024. This increase suggests that Brunswick Corporation may have faced challenges in managing its inventory efficiently during this period, potentially leading to overstocking or slower sales.
The most recent data available as of December 31, 2024, shows a decrease in DOH to 120.85 days compared to the peak in March 31, 2024. This decrease may indicate efforts by the company to streamline its inventory management processes and improve inventory turnover.
Overall, Brunswick Corporation's DOH trend suggests fluctuations in inventory management efficiency over the analyzed period, potentially impacting the company's working capital and profitability. It is important for the company to closely monitor and adjust its inventory levels to optimize operations and financial performance.
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Dec 31, 2024