Hawkins Inc (HWKN)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Inventory turnover 9.73 10.76 11.05 10.00 8.67 7.52 6.50 6.53 6.61 7.51 7.59 7.41 7.41 6.99 6.90 6.83 8.07 7.68 7.40 7.80
DOH days 37.53 33.92 33.02 36.50 42.08 48.52 56.19 55.90 55.20 48.60 48.06 49.28 49.27 52.25 52.92 53.44 45.23 47.53 49.31 46.82

March 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 9.73
= 37.53

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Hawkins Inc have shown fluctuations over the periods indicated. The trend indicates that generally, the company has been successful in managing its inventory levels efficiently.

The DOH decreased from 48.52 days at the end of December 2022 to 33.02 days at the end of September 2023. This significant reduction suggests that the company was able to sell its inventory faster or hold lower levels of inventory during that period.

However, the DOH increased to 42.08 days by the end of March 2023, which could indicate a potential buildup of inventory or slower sales during that period. This trend continued with DOH increasing to 55.90 days by the end of June 2022, 48.60 days by the end of March 2022, and 53.44 days by the end of June 2020.

It is positive to note that the DOH decreased to 37.53 days by the end of March 2024 from the peak of 56.19 days at the end of September 2022, indicating a potential improvement in managing inventory levels.

Overall, the company should continue to monitor its inventory levels closely to ensure efficient management and optimize working capital.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Hawkins Inc
HWKN
37.53
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
ASH
139.54