Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

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 6.89 6.78 6.05 5.81 5.99 4.89 4.69 4.69 5.51 6.52 6.82 5.15 6.98 5.10 5.17 5.90 6.05 5.63 5.37 5.35
DOH days 52.98 53.87 60.29 62.80 60.89 74.65 77.77 77.88 66.20 55.98 53.51 70.94 52.28 71.57 70.62 61.82 60.32 64.86 67.91 68.16

December 31, 2023 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.89
= 52.98

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Crown Holdings, Inc. have shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the DOH decreased slightly to 61.67 days from 61.91 days in the previous quarter. This represents a potential improvement in inventory management efficiency.

Comparing the current DOH to the same period last year, there has been a noticeable decrease from 69.07 days in Q4 2022. This suggests that the company may have made efforts to streamline its inventory management processes over the past year.

Despite the recent decrease, the DOH remains relatively stable within a range of around 60 to 70 days over the quarters, with occasional spikes seen in Q2 and Q3 of 2022. These spikes may indicate seasonal variations or specific factors influencing inventory levels during those periods.

Overall, monitoring the DOH can provide insights into Crown Holdings, Inc.'s inventory management effectiveness and operational efficiency, which are critical aspects of its financial performance and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
52.98
Ball Corporation
BALL
47.13
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
63.11