The Wendy’s Co (WEN)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Inventory turnover 223.08 210.03 192.84 202.01 235.07
DOH days 1.64 1.74 1.89 1.81 1.55

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 223.08
= 1.64

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for The Wendy's Co have displayed a consistent trend over the past five years. In December 31, 2020, the DOH stood at 1.55 days, indicating that on average, the company held enough inventory to last for approximately 1.55 days.

From 2020 to 2024, there was a gradual increase in the DOH metric, reaching its peak at 1.89 days on December 31, 2022. This suggests that the company's inventory management may have become slightly less efficient during this period.

However, by the end of December 31, 2024, the DOH decreased slightly to 1.64 days, showing a potential improvement in inventory turnover efficiency compared to the peak in 2022. Overall, the company has managed to keep its inventory levels relatively low, which can be a positive sign of effective inventory management practices.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DOH
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
1.64
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
3.23
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
48.19