Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Mar 31, 2025 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
Inventory turnover 2.34 2.22 1.94 2.10 2.44 2.15 1.89 1.90 2.13 1.81 1.76 1.83 2.12 2.17 2.05 2.25 2.03 1.98 2.11 2.76
DOH days 155.70 164.31 188.08 173.86 149.71 169.98 193.11 192.42 171.67 201.42 207.40 199.83 172.24 168.01 177.97 162.04 179.96 184.31 172.74 132.04

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 fluctuated over the period from June 30, 2020, to March 31, 2025. The trend in DOH shows some variability, with periods of increase and decrease.

Initially, in June 2020, the company had 132.04 days of inventory on hand, reflecting its inventory turnover rate. This figure increased significantly by December 2020 to 184.31 days, indicating that the company might have been carrying excess inventory during that period.

Subsequently, there was a fluctuating pattern in DOH, with some quarters showing a decrease in days of inventory on hand, such as September 2021 and March 2024, while other quarters showed an increase, like September 2022 and June 2023.

By March 31, 2025, the DOH decreased to 155.70 days compared to the previous quarter, but it still remains above the levels seen at the beginning of the analyzed period.

The changes in DOH may suggest shifts in the company's inventory management practices and production levels. It is important for the company to closely monitor and optimize its inventory levels to ensure efficient operations and profitability.