Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)

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 2.44 2.09 2.08 2.83 2.35 2.05 1.55 1.87 1.70 1.62 1.68 2.23 2.35 1.98 2.05 2.45 2.30 1.69 1.74 2.61
DOH days 149.80 174.42 175.63 128.92 155.01 178.20 235.20 195.48 214.15 225.19 217.90 163.71 155.60 184.39 177.66 149.28 158.99 216.46 209.89 139.93

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 2.44
= 149.80

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Columbia Sportswear Company have shown fluctuations over the past few years. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the DOH ranged from a low of 128.92 days to a high of 235.20 days.

The trend in DOH indicates that there have been periods of higher inventory levels, such as in June 30, 2020 (209.89 days) and September 30, 2022 (225.19 days), potentially signaling inventory management challenges or changes in demand dynamics.

Conversely, there were periods of lower DOH, like March 31, 2024 (128.92 days) and December 31, 2023 (155.01 days), which could indicate improved efficiency in managing inventory levels or strategic adjustments in production and supply chain management.

Overall, fluctuations in DOH should be carefully monitored to ensure optimal inventory management, balancing between having enough inventory to meet customer demand while avoiding excess holding costs and potential obsolescence. Further analysis of factors influencing inventory levels, such as sales trends, production cycles, and supply chain efficiency, would provide a more comprehensive understanding of Columbia Sportswear Company's inventory management strategy.