ARTW (Art's-Way Manufacturing Co) Change In Inventory: $-0.83 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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ARTW Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc ARTW
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What is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Change In Inventory?

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ARTW -3.49% 50 Change In Inventory is $-0.83 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARTW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $0.31 Mil. It means Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's inventory declined by $0.31 Mil from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 was $-1.44 Mil. It means Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's inventory increased by $1.44 Mil from Nov. 2024 to Nov. 2025 .

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $11.50 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 184.69.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.49.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.50.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co  (NAS:ARTW) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=11.784/5.822*365 / 4
=184.69

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Change In Inventory Historical Data

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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Change In Inventory Chart

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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.83 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of $-0.83 Mil mean?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) has a Change In Inventory of $-0.83 Mil as of May. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Change In Inventory too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Change In Inventory is $-0.83 Mil. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Change In Inventory compare to GP and CLEV?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Change In Inventory of $-0.83 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Change In Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Change In Inventory is $-0.83 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $3.04 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $-0.83 Mil. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW), the current Change In Inventory is $-0.83 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.04 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87. GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARTW:

  • Change In Inventory: $-0.83 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $3.04 (62.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ID2:Germany
Address 5556 Highway 9, P.O. Box 288, Armstrong, IA, USA, 50514
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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