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.
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.
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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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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.
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