Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

		Mar 31, 2025	Mar 31, 2024	Mar 31, 2023	Mar 31, 2022	Mar 31, 2021
Inventory turnover		2.34	2.44	2.13	2.12	2.03
DOH	days	155.70	149.71	171.67	172.24	179.96

March 31, 2025 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 2.34
= 155.70

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Ralph Lauren Corp Class A has shown a gradual decrease over the five-year period from March 31, 2021, to March 31, 2025. Starting at 179.96 days in 2021, the DOH decreased to 172.24 days in 2022, further dropping to 171.67 days in 2023. Notably, there was a significant decline to 149.71 days in 2024, before slightly increasing to 155.70 days in 2025.

A lower DOH indicates that the company is managing its inventory more efficiently, possibly through better inventory management practices, demand forecasting, or inventory turnover. This trend suggests that Ralph Lauren Corp Class A has been able to optimize its inventory levels, potentially reducing storage costs and the risk of inventory obsolescence. However, a slight increase in 2025 may indicate a need for continued monitoring to ensure efficient inventory management practices are maintained.