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Dead Stock Value Calculator

Dead stock is inventory that has not moved in a defined window (typically 90 days). It locks up cash and risks obsolescence.

Calculator
Result
Dead stock · clear at KES 150,000
Stock valueKES 250,000
Days without sale120
Category threshold60 days
Recommended writedown40%
Suggested clearance priceKES 150,000

Better to recover 60% than to hold for full price and write off 100%.

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The math of dead stock

A KES 250,000 SKU sitting for 120 days is costing you ~KES 8,000/month in foregone working capital alone. Add storage and the real cost climbs.

Discount aggressively, bundle, or return-to-supplier where contracts allow.

Worked examples

Fashion 120 days
  • Threshold 60 · 60 days over = 40% writedown · KES 150,000 recovery

Frequently asked questions

When should I write off stock?
When recovery is zero or below the cost of holding longer.
Can I claim it on tax?
Yes, KRA allows obsolete-stock writedowns with proper documentation.
Should I keep selling dead stock at full price?
No. Every month of holding compounds the loss.
Does Veira flag dead stock?
Yes, automatically per SKU on the inventory dashboard.
Bundle or discount?
Bundle first (protects margin); discount last.

Business reviews

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Jane M.
Verified business

Finally a tool that gets Kenyan tax rules right. Zero KRA rejections since using this.

5/10/2024
Noor A.
Verified business

Accurate and saves me hours every month. The breakdown is clear and my staff finally understand their deductions.

5/20/2024
Ahmed H.
Verified business

Exactly what I needed. Calculated costs before ordering and saved a fortune on import duties.

5/15/2024
David K.
Verified business

Very helpful. Only thing missing is export to CSV but overall excellent.

5/5/2024

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