Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD)

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 4.52 4.06 4.16 4.13 4.01 4.23 4.07 3.78 3.65 3.58 3.48 3.57 3.73 3.92 4.10 4.18 4.31 4.28 4.11 4.28
DOH days 80.77 89.99 87.68 88.41 91.04 86.35 89.68 96.59 100.03 101.92 104.96 102.37 97.85 93.12 88.95 87.39 84.59 85.30 88.81 85.22

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 4.52
= 80.77

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Mettler-Toledo International Inc have shown some fluctuations over the past several quarters. The trend indicates that the company has been able to manage its inventory levels quite effectively, with some quarters showing slight increases in DOH while others show decreases.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, there was a steady increase in the DOH, peaking at 104.96 days on June 30, 2022. This suggests that the company might have been carrying excess inventory during this period. However, from September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, there was a gradual decrease in the DOH, reaching as low as 80.77 days on December 31, 2024.

Overall, the average DOH over this period appears to be around 90 days, indicating that Mettler-Toledo International Inc typically holds approximately three months' worth of inventory on hand. This level of inventory management can affect the company's working capital requirements, storage costs, and risk of obsolescence. Further analysis would be needed to determine the reasons behind the fluctuations in DOH and their impact on the company's operations and financial performance.