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DST Systems (DST Systems) Days Inventory : 0.00 (As of Dec. 2017)


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What is DST Systems Days Inventory?

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). DST Systems's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2017 was $0 Mil. DST Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2017 was $481 Mil. Hence, DST Systems's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2017 was 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for DST Systems's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

DST's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 19.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

DST Systems's Days Inventory stayed the same from Dec. 2016 (0.00) to Dec. 2017 (0.00).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. DST Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2017 was 0.00.


DST Systems Days Inventory Historical Data

The historical data trend for DST Systems's Days Inventory can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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DST Systems Days Inventory Chart

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Competitive Comparison of DST Systems's Days Inventory

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, DST Systems's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

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DST Systems's Days Inventory Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, DST Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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DST Systems Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

DST Systems's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2017 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2016 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2017 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2017 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 0) / 1 ) / 1805*365
=0 / 1805*365
=0.00

DST Systems's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2017 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2017 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2017 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2017 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 0) / 1 ) / 481.3*365 / 4
=0 / 481.3*365 / 4
=0.00

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


DST Systems  (NYSE:DST) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

DST Systems's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

DST Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2017 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


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DST Systems (DST Systems) Business Description

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DST Systems Inc is a provider of information processing and servicing solutions to the financial industry. Clients include asset-management firms, brokerages, retirement funds, and healthcare firms. The company operates three business segments: financial services, healthcare services, and customer communications. DST Systems' largest segment by revenue, financial services, provides transaction processing, account opening and maintenance, reconciliation of trades, positions and cash, corporate actions, regulatory reporting and compliance functions, and tax reporting services. The company generates most of its revenue in the United States of America.
Executives
Samuel G Liss director VERISK ANALYTICS, INC., 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ 07310
Gary D Forsee director C/O INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY, 155 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, MONTVALE NJ 07645
Joseph C Antonellis director STATE STREET CORPORATION, ONE LINCOLN STREET, BOSTON MA 02111
Charles E Haldeman director C/O JBG/OPERATING PARTNERS, L.P., 4445 WILLARD AVENUE, SUITE 400, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815
Edmund J Burke officer: President of Subsidiary 1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1100, DENVER CO 80203
Lynn Dorsey Bleil director 333 WEST 11TH STREET, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
Stephen C Hooley director, officer: Chairman, CEO & President 2355 WAUKEGAN ROAD, BANNOCKBURN IL 60015
A Edward Allinson director STATE STREET BOSTON CORP 225 FRANKLIN STREET BOSTON MA 02110
John W Clark director 949 SOUTH COAST DRIVE, SUITE 650, COSTA MESA CA 92626
George L Argyros director ARNEL & AFFILIATES, 949 SOUTH COAST DR SUITE 600, COSTA MESA CA 92626
Lawrence M Higby director C/O APRIA HEALTHCARE GROUP INC, 26220 ENTERPRISE COURT, LAKE FOREST CA 92630
Thomas A Mcdonnell director, officer: CEO & Director C/O KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN, 427 W 12TH STREET, KANSAS CITY MO 64105
M Jeannine Strandjord other: Retired Director as of 5/9/12
William C Nelson director 6521 WE NONGA TERRACE, MISSION HILLS KY 66208
Thomas A Mccullough director C/O DST SYSTEMS, 333 WEST 11TH ST 5TH FL, KANSAS CITY MO 64105