Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
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 | ||
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| Inventory turnover | 5.90 | 5.62 | 5.56 | 5.06 | 5.26 | 5.45 | 5.34 | 5.52 | 6.99 | 6.85 | 7.12 | 5.43 | 7.42 | 5.28 | 5.40 | 5.30 | 6.05 | 7.89 | 7.93 | 6.98 | |
| DOH | days | 61.84 | 65.00 | 65.64 | 72.09 | 69.40 | 66.96 | 68.40 | 66.09 | 52.21 | 53.30 | 51.24 | 67.26 | 49.16 | 69.11 | 67.57 | 68.87 | 60.37 | 46.26 | 46.03 | 52.30 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.90
= 61.84
The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation has shown fluctuating trends over the period analyzed.
The DOH started at 52.30 days on March 31, 2020, and decreased to 46.03 days by June 30, 2020. Subsequently, there was a slight increase to 46.26 days by September 30, 2020. However, by December 31, 2020, the DOH increased significantly to 60.37 days, indicating a potential inventory management challenge during that period.
In the following quarters, there was further volatility in the DOH, with fluctuations between 49.16 days and 69.11 days, showcasing potential inventory management issues impacting the company's operational efficiency.
Despite these fluctuations, the DOH generally trended upwards, reaching a peak of 72.09 days on March 31, 2024, which may suggest excess inventory levels or potential challenges in managing inventory turnover efficiently.
Overall, the varying DOH figures suggest that Louisiana-Pacific Corporation may need to focus on optimizing its inventory management practices to ensure optimal levels of inventory on hand and improve operational efficiency in the long run.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024