FlexFLEX +7.01%79 Days Inventory is 76.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 70.54. GuruFocus rates FLEX with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Flex ranks better than 61.58% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Flex's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,697 Mil. Flex's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,775 Mil.
Hence, Flex's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flex's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FLEX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.08 Med: 70.54 Max: 101.05
Current: 77.6
During the past 13 years, Flex's highest Days Inventory was 101.05. The lowest was 55.08. And the median was 70.54.
FLEX's Days Inventory is ranked better than 61.58% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs FLEX: 77.60
Flex's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (80.86) to Mar. 2026 (76.73).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Flex's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19.
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.
Flex's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76.
Flex (NAS:FLEX) 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.
Flex'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.
Flex'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.
Flex Days Inventory Related Terms
Flex Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Flex'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Flex'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.
Flex Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Flex's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flex's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Flex (FLEX) has a Days Inventory of 76.73 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Flex and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.54. Over the past decade, Flex's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.08 to 101.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #927 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Flex's Days Inventory too high?
Flex's current Days Inventory of 76.73 is near median its 10-year median of 70.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.08 to a high of 101.05. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Flex's value of 76.73 is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flex ranks #927 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flex has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flex's Days Inventory compare to TEL and JBL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #927 out of 2413 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Flex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Flex's value of 76.73 is 18.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Flex's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.08 to 101.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.54 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Flex 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 a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,413 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. Flex's current Days Inventory of 76.73 is 18.6% 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 Flex and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flex's current Days Inventory is 76.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex (FLEX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.28, compared to a current price of $161.42 — trading 273% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 76.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.54 and 18.6% below the Hardware industry median of 94.29. Flex's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Flex (FLEX), the current Days Inventory is 76.73 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 Flex (FLEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $161.42 is trading 273% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.28.
GuruFocus considers Flex to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FLEX:
Days Inventory: 76.73 (near median its 10-year median of 70.54)
GF Value™: $43.28 vs. price of $161.42 (273% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% below the Hardware median (#927 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flex Ltd is the developed, end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design, build, deliver and manage products that improve the world. The Company's full suite of specialized capabilities includes design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and integrated services, plus a portfolio of power and cooling products. Its reportable segments includes Integrated Technology Solutions, Regulated Manufacturing Solutions, and Cloud and Power Infrastructure.
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