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Arko PetroleumAPC -0.10%16 Days Inventory is 1.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates APC with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 Oil & Gas companies, Arko Petroleum ranks better than 91.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arko Petroleum's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
APC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 1.5 Max: 3.62
Current: 3.62
During the past 4 years, Arko Petroleum's highest Days Inventory was 3.62. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 1.50.
APC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 91.58% of 689
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.62
vs APC: 3.62
Arko Petroleum's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (1.66) to Mar. 2026 (1.85).
It might indicate that Arko Petroleum's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Arko Petroleum's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.35.
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.
Arko Petroleum's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.
Arko Petroleum (NAS:APC) 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.
Arko Petroleum'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.
Arko Petroleum'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.
Arko Petroleum Days Inventory Related Terms
Arko Petroleum Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arko Petroleum'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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Arko Petroleum'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.
Arko Petroleum Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arko Petroleum's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arko Petroleum'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.
Arko Petroleum (APC) has a Days Inventory of 1.85 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Arko Petroleum and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Arko Petroleum's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.43 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Arko Petroleum ranks #58 out of 689 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Arko Petroleum's Days Inventory too high?
Arko Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 1.85 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 3.62. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.62. Arko Petroleum's value of 1.85 is 94% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arko Petroleum ranks #58 out of 689 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arko Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arko Petroleum's Days Inventory compare to CAPL and CLNE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arko Petroleum ranks #58 out of 689 companies for Days Inventory. This places Arko Petroleum in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.62. Arko Petroleum's value of 1.85 is 94% below this benchmark. Historically, Arko Petroleum's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.43 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 30.62, Arko Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.62, based on 689 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. Arko Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 1.85 is 94% 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 Arko Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arko Petroleum's current Days Inventory is 1.85, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arko Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Arko Petroleum (APC) has a current Days Inventory of 1.85. The current Days Inventory is 1.85, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 94% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.62. Arko Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 Arko Petroleum (APC), the current Days Inventory is 1.85 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.
Arko Petroleum Corp is a fuel distribution company. It operates through three reportable segments: i) Wholesale: Distributes fuel to gas stations, sub-wholesalers, and bulk purchasers, typically under long-term contracts on a cost-plus or consignment basis. ii) Fleet Fueling: Operates proprietary and third-party cardlock locations serving commercial and municipal fleets, and earns commissions from proprietary fuel card sales. iii) GPMP: Supplies fuel to ARKO Retail Sites at cost plus a fixed margin, charges fixed fees to certain sites. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Wholesale segment.
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