ESCO Technologies Inc (ESE)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Inventory turnover 2.98 3.15 3.24 3.02 3.39
DOH days 122.59 115.76 112.81 120.68 107.75

September 30, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 2.98
= 122.59

ESCO Technologies Inc's days of inventory on hand (DOH) has shown some fluctuations over the past five years, varying from a low of 107.75 days in 2020 to a high of 122.59 days in 2024. Generally, the company has managed to keep its inventory levels relatively stable, with slight increases and decreases seen over the years.

An upward trend in DOH indicates that the company is taking longer to sell its inventory, which could result in higher carrying costs and potential obsolescence issues. Conversely, a decrease in DOH signifies that ESCO Technologies Inc is turning over its inventory more quickly, which can be a sign of efficient inventory management.

It would be beneficial for the company to further analyze the reasons behind the fluctuations in its DOH and assess the impact on its overall operations and financial performance. This analysis could help ESCO Technologies Inc optimize its inventory management strategies to ensure efficient use of resources and maximize profitability.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DOH
ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
122.59
Iridium Communications Inc
IRDM
229.08
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
88.58