Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)

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 5.59 5.56 4.68 4.53 4.63 5.22 5.40 5.31 5.67 6.26 5.16 4.52 4.05 3.48 3.15 3.35 3.28 3.49 3.42 3.42
DOH days 65.25 65.69 77.93 80.63 78.85 69.96 67.63 68.71 64.36 58.35 70.76 80.78 90.04 104.95 115.83 108.92 111.17 104.58 106.73 106.82

December 31, 2023 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.59
= 65.25

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Becton Dickinson & Co. depicts the average number of days it takes for the company to sell its inventory. Looking at the trend over the past quarters, we observe fluctuations in the DOH metric.

In Q1 2024, the DOH stands at 105.53 days, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter's 106.65 days in Q4 2023. This decrease may indicate that the company managed its inventory more efficiently during this period.

The DOH was higher in the previous quarters, such as 131.46 days in Q2 2023 and 128.04 days in Q1 2023, suggesting slower inventory turnover during those periods. However, the DOH numbers seem to have fluctuated within a certain range, with peaks seen in Q2 2023 and Q3 2023.

On average, Becton Dickinson & Co. has maintained a DOH around 110-130 days over the past few quarters, indicating that the company holds its inventory for a relatively long period before selling. This could be due to the nature of its products, supply chain dynamics, or demand variations.

Overall, monitoring the DOH trend helps assess Becton Dickinson & Co.'s inventory management efficiency and its ability to control costs associated with carrying excess inventory. A lower DOH generally indicates better inventory management, while a higher DOH may signal potential inefficiencies that could impact the company's financial performance.


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Dec 31, 2023


See also:

Becton Dickinson and Company Average Inventory Processing Period (Quarterly Data)