EMR (Emerson Electric Co) Days Inventory: 102.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Above Median


EMR Emerson Electric Co EMR
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Price $143.76
GF Value $129.10
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What is Emerson Electric Co Days Inventory?

Emerson Electric Co EMR -1.09% 84 Days Inventory is 102.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 79.75. GuruFocus rates EMR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Emerson Electric Co ranks better than 62.25% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Emerson Electric Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,403 Mil. Emerson Electric Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,140 Mil. Hence, Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 102.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

EMR' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.64   Med: 79.75   Max: 100.8
Current: 97

During the past 13 years, Emerson Electric Co's highest Days Inventory was 100.80. The lowest was 54.64. And the median was 79.75.

EMR's Days Inventory is ranked better than
62.25% of 2972 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.385 vs EMR: 97.00

Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (97.76) to Mar. 2026 (102.44). It might indicate that Emerson Electric Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Emerson Electric Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89.

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. Emerson Electric Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.


Emerson Electric Co  (NYSE:EMR) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

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

Emerson Electric Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. 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.

Emerson Electric Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Emerson Electric Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Emerson Electric Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emerson Electric Co's Days 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.

Emerson Electric Co Days Inventory Chart

Emerson Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
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Emerson Electric Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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EMR vs CMI, ITW, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Emerson Electric Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Emerson Electric Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2180 + 2213) / 2 ) / 8497*365
=2196.5 / 8497*365
=94.35

Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2353 + 2452) / 2 ) / 2140*365 / 4
=2402.5 / 2140*365 / 4
=102.44

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 102.44 mean?
Emerson Electric Co (EMR) has a Days Inventory of 102.44 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 79.75. Over the past decade, Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.64 to 100.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #1122 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory too high?
Emerson Electric Co's current Days Inventory of 102.44 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 79.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.64 to a high of 100.80. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.39. Emerson Electric Co's value of 102.44 is 14.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #1122 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emerson Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerson Electric Co's Days Inventory compare to CMI and ITW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #1122 out of 2972 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Emerson Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.39. Emerson Electric Co's value of 102.44 is 14.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Emerson Electric Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.64 to 100.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.75 vs. the industry median of 119.39, Emerson Electric Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.39, based on 2,972 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Emerson Electric Co's current Days Inventory of 102.44 is 14.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerson Electric Co's current Days Inventory is 102.44, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 79.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerson Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co (EMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.10, compared to a current price of $143.76 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 102.44, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 79.75 and 14.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.39. Emerson Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Emerson Electric Co (EMR), the current Days Inventory is 102.44 as of Mar. 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 Emerson Electric Co (EMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $143.76 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.10. GuruFocus considers Emerson Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EMR:

  • Days Inventory: 102.44 (28% above median its 10-year median of 79.75)
  • GF Value™: $129.10 vs. price of $143.76 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1122 of 2972)

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


Emerson Electric Co Business Description

Address 8027 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
Founded in 1890 as the first manufacturer of electric fans in North America, Emerson Electric has become a leading industrial automation player through the acquisition of established brands. Emerson organizes its business into seven segments that sell a wide range of automation software, power tools, and automation hardware such as valves, gauges, and switches. In recent years, Emerson divested its climate technology and consumer businesses to become more of a pure-play industrial automation company. The automation of a factory is an enticing long-term proposition for manufacturers, helping reduce accident rates and raise uptime and productivity.
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