Henry ScheinHSIC -1.67%80 Days Inventory is 79.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 76.53. GuruFocus rates HSIC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks worse than 67.83% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Henry Schein's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,008 Mil. Henry Schein's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,298 Mil.
Hence, Henry Schein's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henry Schein's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HSIC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.45 Med: 76.53 Max: 107.05
Current: 76.72
During the past 13 years, Henry Schein's highest Days Inventory was 107.05. The lowest was 69.45. And the median was 76.53.
HSIC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 67.83% of 115
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 57.73
vs HSIC: 76.72
Henry Schein's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (76.86) to Mar. 2026 (79.73).
It might indicate that Henry Schein's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Henry Schein's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.14.
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.
Henry Schein's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
Henry Schein (NAS:HSIC) 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.
Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein Days Inventory Related Terms
Henry Schein Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henry Schein'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 Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein Days Inventory vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein (HSIC) has a Days Inventory of 79.73 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Henry Schein and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.53. Over the past decade, Henry Schein's Days Inventory has ranged from 69.45 to 107.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #78 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Henry Schein's Days Inventory too high?
Henry Schein's current Days Inventory of 79.73 is near median its 10-year median of 76.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.45 to a high of 107.05. The Medical Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 57.73. Henry Schein's value of 79.73 is 38.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #78 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henry Schein has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's Days Inventory compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #78 out of 115 companies for Days Inventory. This places Henry Schein in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 57.73. Henry Schein's value of 79.73 is 38.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Henry Schein's own Days Inventory has ranged from 69.45 to 107.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.53 vs. the industry median of 57.73, Henry Schein has consistently been above 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Distribution companies is 57.73, based on 115 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. Henry Schein's current Days Inventory of 79.73 is 38.1% above 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 Henry Schein and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 57.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henry Schein's current Days Inventory is 79.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henry Schein stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein (HSIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.62, compared to a current price of $83.63 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 79.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.53 and 38.1% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 57.73. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Henry Schein (HSIC), the current Days Inventory is 79.73 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 Henry Schein (HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $83.63 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.62.
GuruFocus considers Henry Schein to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSIC:
Days Inventory: 79.73 (near median its 10-year median of 76.53)
GF Value™: $83.62 vs. price of $83.63 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% above the Medical Distribution median (#78 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henry Schein Inc is a solutions company for healthcare professionals. It offers healthcare equipment, products, and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, as well as alternative sites of care. The company's reportable segments are: Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, Global Specialty Products, and Global Technology. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Distribution and Value-Added Services segment, which includes distribution to the dental and medical markets of national brand and corporate brand merchandise, as well as equipment and related technical services. This segment also includes value-added services such as financial services, continuing education services, consulting, and other practice services.
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