Builders FirstSource Inc (BLDR)

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		9.09	9.23	8.70	8.23	9.02	8.47	8.86	10.21	10.50	8.68	7.41	6.76	8.64	7.89	5.15	5.12	8.08	7.67	8.90	8.49
DOH	days	40.17	39.53	41.94	44.36	40.44	43.12	41.21	35.74	34.75	42.07	49.25	54.01	42.27	46.26	70.87	71.28	45.19	47.58	41.00	42.98

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 9.09
= 40.17

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Builders FirstSource Inc has shown some fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The trend indicates that the company held inventory for an average of around 40 to 50 days for most quarters, with occasional spikes and dips.

Of note is the significant increase in DOH observed in March 2021 and June 2021, where the company held inventory for approximately 71 to 70 days, respectively. This could suggest potential issues with inventory management or a slowdown in sales during that period.

Subsequently, there was a decrease in DOH in the following quarters, indicating a possible adjustment in inventory levels. Notably, the DOH improved to around 34 to 40 days towards the end of the analyzed period, suggesting a more efficient inventory turnover.

Overall, the company's DOH appears to have stabilized within a reasonable range in recent periods, reflecting a balance between maintaining adequate inventory levels and managing inventory turnover effectively.