Bon-Ton Stores Inventory

Bon-Ton Stores's inventory stands at $850M as of October 2017. That compares with $950M in the prior-year period — down 10.0% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Bon-Ton Stores reported $850M in inventory versus $950M a year earlier — a 10.0% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $950M in the prior-year period — down 10.0% year over year. Sustained growth in inventory can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Bon-Ton Stores's inventory evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places BONTQ next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Consumer Discretionary, inventory is commonly used to spot outliers. Bon-Ton Stores's reading of $850M is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.