Inventory days
AccountingHow long stock sits before being sold, measured against cost of goods sold.
In plain terms
Cash parked in a warehouse earning nothing. Building faster than sales is a warning.
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Dealer inventory
Fundamental analysisAlso called: Channel inventory, Inventory days at dealers
Unsold vehicles at dealers, often expressed as days of retail sales.
In plain terms
When dispatches run ahead of registrations for months, it builds up — and discounts or production cuts usually follow.
Cash conversion cycle
AccountingInventory days plus receivable days minus payable days.
In plain terms
A lengthening cycle is often the first quantitative sign that business quality is slipping.