Murphy USA Inc (MUSA)

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 46.26 43.15 32.83 34.88 29.58 43.66 56.87 69.28 65.95 73.17 60.88 63.64 53.07 47.63 39.01 35.84 35.19 38.97 43.72 52.80
DOH days 7.89 8.46 11.12 10.47 12.34 8.36 6.42 5.27 5.53 4.99 6.00 5.73 6.88 7.66 9.36 10.18 10.37 9.37 8.35 6.91

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 46.26
= 7.89

To analyze Murphy USA Inc's days of inventory on hand (DOH) over the given periods, we observe the following trends:

- The DOH ranged from a low of 4.99 days on September 30, 2022, to a high of 12.34 days on December 31, 2023.
- There was a general decreasing trend in DOH from the end of 2023 to mid-2024, reaching a low of 7.89 days on December 31, 2024.
- A notable decrease was observed between March 31, 2023, and June 30, 2023, followed by an increase from September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
- The DOH fluctuated between 5 to 10 days during the earlier years but showed more variability in the latter years, indicating potential changes in inventory management practices.

In conclusion, Murphy USA Inc's management of inventory has shown fluctuations in DOH over the analyzed periods, with efforts towards reducing inventory levels evident in the latter half of the timeframe. This metric reflects the company's efficiency in managing inventory levels and may provide insights into its working capital management and overall operational effectiveness.