Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)

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 6.62 6.78 6.89 6.32 6.13 6.63 7.23 6.47 6.55 7.31 7.87 7.57 7.78 7.94 8.15 7.45 7.58 7.82 7.95 7.42
DOH days 55.15 53.82 52.97 57.78 59.53 55.04 50.47 56.45 55.73 49.96 46.37 48.23 46.90 45.98 44.79 48.96 48.15 46.69 45.89 49.18

December 31, 2023 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.62
= 55.15

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's days of inventory on hand (DOH) has exhibited some fluctuations over the past few years. Generally, the company has maintained its DOH within a range of 45 to 60 days.

There was a slight increase in inventory holding period during the first quarter of each year (typically higher than DOH in the second and third quarters), possibly due to seasonal factors impacting the company's inventory management. The highest DOH was recorded at 59.53 days on December 31, 2022, while the lowest was 44.79 days on June 30, 2020.

The downward trend in DOH from December 2022 to March 2023 suggests that Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc may have improved its inventory management efficiency during this period. However, the increase in DOH from March 2023 to June 2023 shows some challenges in managing inventory levels effectively.

Overall, monitoring Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's DOH can provide insights into the company's inventory management strategies and operational efficiency, which are crucial aspects of its financial performance and supply chain operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
FDP
55.15
Corteva Inc
CTVA
181.93