Inventory Days and Credit Ratings

Inventory days measures how long stock sits before being sold, and rising inventory days can signal both operational and demand-side concerns.

Calculation

Inventory days is generally calculated as (average inventory divided by cost of goods sold) multiplied by 365.

What Rising Inventory Days Can Signal

An increase can reflect a genuine, planned build-up ahead of anticipated demand, but can equally signal slowing sales, obsolescence risk, or overproduction — agencies typically seek management explanation for any significant movement rather than treating the change mechanically.

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