Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

		Jan 31, 2025	Feb 2, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Feb 3, 2023	Jan 31, 2023
Inventory turnover		10.97	18.65	18.65	16.67	16.67
DOH	days	33.28	19.57	19.57	21.90	21.90

January 31, 2025 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 10.97
= 33.28

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Dell Technologies Inc over the specified periods are as follows:

- January 31, 2023: 21.90 days
- February 3, 2023: 21.90 days
- January 31, 2024: 19.57 days
- February 2, 2024: 19.57 days
- January 31, 2025: 33.28 days

The DOH ratio indicates the average number of days a company holds its inventory before selling it. A lower DOH value implies that the company is efficiently managing its inventory, reducing the risk of obsolete stock and improving cash flow.

From the data provided, we observe a slight decrease in DOH from 2023 to 2024, indicating that Dell Technologies Inc improved its inventory management efficiency during this period. However, there was a notable increase in DOH to 33.28 days by January 31, 2025, which might suggest that the company may be facing challenges in managing its inventory effectively or experiencing slower sales.

Further analysis would be required to understand the reasons behind the fluctuations in DOH and assess their impact on Dell's overall operational performance and financial health.