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Excess Inventory Cost Calculator

See what your dead and excess stock is costing you every year.

Last updated July 2026

What it measures

The annual cost of holding excess and obsolete inventory — roughly 25% of its value per year in storage, shrinkage, and cost of capital.

Annual cost of excess inventory

Formula Annual Excess Cost = Excess Inventory Value × Carrying-Cost Rate

Basis: Industrial Supply Magazine

Estimates are directional and for planning only; they don't constitute financial advice.

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