Alto IngredientsALTO -1.08%38 Days Inventory is 24.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 15.63. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks better than 94.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alto Ingredients's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ALTO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.65 Med: 15.63 Max: 23.06
Current: 22.85
During the past 13 years, Alto Ingredients's highest Days Inventory was 23.06. The lowest was 13.65. And the median was 15.63.
ALTO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 94.96% of 1548
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs ALTO: 22.85
Alto Ingredients's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (20.09) to Mar. 2026 (24.25).
It might indicate that Alto Ingredients's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Alto Ingredients's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.76.
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.
Alto Ingredients's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.
Alto Ingredients (NAS:ALTO) 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.
Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients Days Inventory Related Terms
Alto Ingredients Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients'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.
ALTO vs OEC, GEVO, MATV: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a Days Inventory of 24.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 15.63. Over the past decade, Alto Ingredients' Days Inventory has ranged from 13.65 to 23.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #78 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Alto Ingredients' Days Inventory too high?
Alto Ingredients' current Days Inventory of 24.25 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 15.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.65 to a high of 23.06. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Alto Ingredients' value of 24.25 is 69.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #78 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' Days Inventory compare to OEC and GEVO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #78 out of 1548 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alto Ingredients in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Alto Ingredients' value of 24.25 is 69.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Alto Ingredients' own Days Inventory has ranged from 13.65 to 23.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.63 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Alto Ingredients 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.53, based on 1,548 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. Alto Ingredients's current Days Inventory of 24.25 is 69.9% 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 Alto Ingredients and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alto Ingredients's current Days Inventory is 24.25, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 15.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $5.06 — trading 251% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 24.25, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 15.63 and 69.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current Days Inventory is 24.25 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.06 is trading 251% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
Days Inventory: 24.25 (55% above median its 10-year median of 15.63)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $5.06 (251% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% below the Chemicals median (#78 of 1548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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