Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP)

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
Inventory turnover 1.47 1.63 1.84 2.01 2.15 2.16 2.11 2.07 2.27 2.48 2.70 2.78 2.98 3.07 3.09 3.10 3.05 3.07 3.10 2.96
DOH days 247.50 224.16 197.86 182.04 169.93 169.33 173.14 176.44 160.44 147.07 135.11 131.51 122.56 118.94 118.29 117.85 119.66 119.07 117.81 123.16

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 1.47
= 247.50

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Microchip Technology Inc have shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the DOH remained relatively stable, varying between 117.81 days and 122.56 days. This suggests a consistent management of inventory levels during this period.

However, from March 31, 2022, onwards, there has been a significant increase in the DOH metric. The DOH rose sharply from 131.51 days on March 31, 2022, to 247.50 days on December 31, 2024. This substantial increase indicates that Microchip Technology Inc may be carrying excess inventory or facing challenges in selling its products within a reasonable timeframe.

An elevated DOH may lead to higher carrying costs, risk of obsolescence, and liquidity issues due to tied-up capital. Management may need to reassess and optimize their inventory management strategies to improve efficiency and profitability in light of this prolonged increase in the DOH metric.


See also:

Microchip Technology Inc Average Inventory Processing Period (Quarterly Data)