H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Change In Inventory: €-18 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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FRA:HB1 H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1
72 GF Score
Price €52.50
GF Value €57.02
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What is H.B. Fuller Co Change In Inventory?

H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1 72 Change In Inventory is €-18 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.02. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

H.B. Fuller Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-19 Mil. It means H.B. Fuller Co's inventory increased by €19 Mil from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .

H.B. Fuller Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 was €-9 Mil. It means H.B. Fuller Co's inventory increased by €9 Mil from Nov. 2024 to Nov. 2025 .

H.B. Fuller Co's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €451 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 74.35.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.23.

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. H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.54.


H.B. Fuller Co  (FRA:HB1) Change In Inventory Explanation

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

H.B. Fuller 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
=439.8095/539.808*365 / 4
=74.35

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

H.B. Fuller 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.

H.B. Fuller 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.


H.B. Fuller Co Change In Inventory Related Terms


H.B. Fuller Co Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's Change In Inventory can be seen below:

* 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.

H.B. Fuller Co Change In Inventory Chart

H.B. Fuller Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Change In Inventory
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H.B. Fuller Co Quarterly Data
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H.B. Fuller 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 €-18 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 €-18 Mil mean?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Change In Inventory of €-18 Mil as of May. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Change In Inventory too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Change In Inventory is €-18 Mil. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Change In Inventory compare to ASH and HWKN?
H.B. Fuller Co's Change In Inventory of €-18 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Chemicals 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. H.B. Fuller Co's current Change In Inventory is €-18 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a current Change In Inventory of €-18 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.02, compared to a current price of €52.50 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is €-18 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Change In Inventory is €-18 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €52.50 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:

  • Change In Inventory: €-18 Mil
  • GF Value™: €57.02 vs. price of €52.50 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


H.B. Fuller Co Business Description

Other Exchanges FUL:USA
Address 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55110-5101
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
72GF Score

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