Dead Stock Calculator: Clear Slow Stock or Keep Holding?
Free tool · Updated October 2, 2026 · By CouponTalk · Reviewed by CouponTalk Expert Reviews on
Your result
Enter your measurements to see your result.
Quick answer
Dead stock costs storage every month and ties up cash. 400 units bought at ₹250 cost ₹7,200 to store for 6 more months. Clearing them at ₹180, less 15% fees, brings back ₹61,200 today, 61% of cost. That cash can buy stock that sells, which usually beats waiting for full price.
How to use this calculator
- List units with no sales in the last 60–90 days.
- Enter cost, storage fee and how long you would keep them.
- Enter a realistic clearance price and the fees on that sale.
Formula
Holding cost = units × storage per unit per month × months
Cash recovered = units × clearance price × (1 − fees %)
Storage and fee rates differ by warehouse and marketplace. Use your own invoices.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as dead stock?
Stock with no sales for 90 days or more, or that will take over a year to sell at the current rate.
How can I clear dead stock?
Run deals, bundle it with best sellers, sell to liquidators, or use marketplace clearance programmes.
Does FBA charge long-term storage?
Amazon charges storage fees, with extra fees for stock held too long. Check current FBA fee pages.
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