Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Inventory turnover 25.44 8.73 8.08 8.67 8.10
DOH days 14.35 41.79 45.16 42.12 45.04

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 25.44
= 14.35

Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH) is a financial metric that indicates the average number of days it takes for a company to sell its inventory. A lower DOH value is generally more favorable as it suggests efficient inventory turnover.

Analyzing the DOH data for Tenet Healthcare Corporation over the years:
- In December 31, 2020, the DOH was 45.04 days, indicating that on average, it took around 45 days for Tenet Healthcare to sell its inventory.
- By December 31, 2021, the DOH decreased to 42.12 days, showing an improvement in inventory turnover efficiency.
- In December 31, 2022, the DOH slightly increased to 45.16 days, suggesting a longer time to sell inventory compared to the previous year.
- By December 31, 2023, the DOH decreased significantly to 41.79 days, indicating a more efficient inventory management process.
- The most notable change occurred by December 31, 2024, with the DOH drastically reducing to 14.35 days, signaling a substantial improvement in inventory turnover efficiency and potentially more streamlined operations.

Overall, the trend in Tenet Healthcare Corporation's DOH reflects fluctuations in inventory management efficiency over the years, with a significant improvement in the most recent year, which could positively impact the company's working capital management and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
14.35
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
15.13
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
50.79