Alfa Laval ABALFVF 89 Days Inventory is 152.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 120.70. GuruFocus rates ALFVF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks worse than 54.48% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Alfa Laval AB's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,744 Mil. Alfa Laval AB's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,046 Mil.
Hence, Alfa Laval AB's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 152.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ALFVF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 111.23 Med: 120.7 Max: 132.2
Current: 129.68
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest Days Inventory was 132.20. The lowest was 111.23. And the median was 120.70.
ALFVF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 54.48% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs ALFVF: 129.68
Alfa Laval AB's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (122.39) to Mar. 2026 (152.18).
It might indicate that Alfa Laval AB's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Alfa Laval AB's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
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.
Alfa Laval AB's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.02.
Alfa Laval AB (OTCPK:ALFVF) 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.
Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Days Inventory Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF) has a Days Inventory of 152.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 120.70. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Days Inventory has ranged from 111.23 to 132.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1617 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Days Inventory too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Days Inventory of 152.18 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 120.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 111.23 to a high of 132.20. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Alfa Laval AB's value of 152.18 is 27.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1617 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1617 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Alfa Laval AB's value of 152.18 is 27.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Days Inventory has ranged from 111.23 to 132.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.70 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Alfa Laval AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,968 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Days Inventory of 152.18 is 27.4% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Days Inventory is 152.18, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 120.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.48, compared to a current price of $58.25 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 152.18, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 120.70 and 27.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF), the current Days Inventory is 152.18 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 Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.25 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.48.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALFVF:
Days Inventory: 152.18 (26% above median its 10-year median of 120.70)
GF Value™: $49.48 vs. price of $58.25 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1617 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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