AstroNovaALOT 56 Days Inventory is 159.49 as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 158.22. GuruFocus rates ALOT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, AstroNova ranks worse than 78.39% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). AstroNova's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $43.6 Mil. AstroNova's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $24.9 Mil.
Hence, AstroNova's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 159.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for AstroNova's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ALOT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 106.47 Med: 158.22 Max: 180.86
Current: 168.48
During the past 13 years, AstroNova's highest Days Inventory was 180.86. The lowest was 106.47. And the median was 158.22.
ALOT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.39% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs ALOT: 168.48
AstroNova's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (175.99) to Apr. 2026 (159.49).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
AstroNova's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.57.
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.
AstroNova's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.11.
AstroNova (NAS:ALOT) 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.
AstroNova's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
AstroNova's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
AstroNova Days Inventory Related Terms
AstroNova Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AstroNova'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.
ALOT vs CAN, BGIN, NNDM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, AstroNova'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.
AstroNova Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AstroNova's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AstroNova'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.
AstroNova (ALOT) has a Days Inventory of 159.49 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on AstroNova and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 158.22. Over the past decade, AstroNova's Days Inventory has ranged from 106.47 to 180.86. According to the industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1893 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is AstroNova's Days Inventory too high?
AstroNova's current Days Inventory of 159.49 is near median its 10-year median of 158.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 106.47 to a high of 180.86. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. AstroNova's value of 159.49 is 69.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1893 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AstroNova has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AstroNova's Days Inventory compare to CAN and BGIN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1893 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places AstroNova in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. AstroNova's value of 159.49 is 69.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AstroNova's own Days Inventory has ranged from 106.47 to 180.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 158.22 vs. the industry median of 94.29, AstroNova 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,415 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. AstroNova's current Days Inventory of 159.49 is 69.1% 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 AstroNova 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. AstroNova's current Days Inventory is 159.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 158.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AstroNova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova (ALOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.24, compared to a current price of $28.49 — trading 115.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 159.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 158.22 and 69.1% above the Hardware industry median of 94.29. AstroNova's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 AstroNova (ALOT), the current Days Inventory is 159.49 as of Apr. 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 AstroNova (ALOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.49 is trading 115.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.24.
GuruFocus considers AstroNova to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALOT:
Days Inventory: 159.49 (near median its 10-year median of 158.22)
GF Value™: $13.24 vs. price of $28.49 (115.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% above the Hardware median (#1893 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AstroNova Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad range of specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems, including both hardware and software, which incorporate technologies to acquire, store, analyze, and present data in multiple formats sold under the QuickLabel, TrojanLabel and GetLabels brand names. Its target markets for hardware and software products include aerospace, apparel, automotive, avionics, chemicals, computer peripherals, communications, distribution, food and beverage, general manufacturing, packaging, and transportation. It has two segments, Product Identification (PI) and Aerospace. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PI segment that includes specialty printing systems and related supplies.
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