3M Company (MMM)

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 3.83 3.63 3.51 3.58 3.58 3.45 3.45 3.61 3.77 3.73 3.70 3.82 3.92 4.15 3.94 4.02 4.15 4.21 3.92 3.69
DOH days 95.26 100.56 103.99 101.83 101.95 105.94 105.83 101.11 96.81 97.74 98.54 95.60 93.18 87.91 92.61 90.89 88.05 86.69 93.19 98.85

December 31, 2023 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 3.83
= 95.26

To analyze 3M Co.'s days of inventory on hand (DOH) over the past 8 quarters, we observe a fluctuating trend. In Q4 2023, the DOH decreased to 95.26 days compared to the previous quarter's 100.56 days. This reduction suggests effective inventory management, potentially resulting in lower holding costs and improved cash flow.

Looking further back, Q2 and Q3 of 2023 saw a slight increase in DOH, indicating a buildup of inventory relative to sales. This trend continued from Q4 2022, where DOH peaked at 105.94 days. However, in Q1 2023, there was a slight improvement, bringing the DOH down to 101.83 days.

Comparing year-over-year, there has been a consistent effort to optimize inventory levels, with Q4 2023 showing the lowest DOH compared to the same period in 2022. It is evident that 3M Co. has made some adjustments in managing its inventory turnover rate, albeit with some fluctuations.

Overall, while there have been fluctuations in 3M Co.'s DOH over the past 8 quarters, the recent decrease in Q4 2023 suggests a potentially positive outcome in terms of inventory management efficiency. Continued monitoring of this ratio will be crucial to assess the ongoing effectiveness of 3M Co.'s inventory control measures.


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Dec 31, 2023


See also:

3M Company Average Inventory Processing Period (Quarterly Data)