Ardent HealthARDT +2.06%39 Days Inventory is 11.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 11.45. GuruFocus rates ARDT with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 495 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ardent Health ranks better than 78.18% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ardent Health's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $119 Mil. Ardent Health's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $930 Mil.
Hence, Ardent Health's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardent Health's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ARDT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.61 Med: 11.45 Max: 12.29
Current: 11.64
During the past 8 years, Ardent Health's highest Days Inventory was 12.29. The lowest was 9.61. And the median was 11.45.
ARDT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.18% of 495
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 30.42
vs ARDT: 11.64
Ardent Health's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (11.72) to Mar. 2026 (11.70).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ardent Health's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.80.
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.
Ardent Health's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.
Ardent Health (NYSE:ARDT) 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.
Ardent Health'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.
Ardent Health'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.
Ardent Health Days Inventory Related Terms
Ardent Health Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardent Health'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.
ARDT vs INNV, AMN, PNTG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ardent Health'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.
Ardent Health Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ardent Health's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardent Health'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.
Ardent Health (ARDT) has a Days Inventory of 11.70 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ardent Health and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.45. Over the past decade, Ardent Health's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.61 to 12.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #108 out of 495 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Ardent Health's Days Inventory too high?
Ardent Health's current Days Inventory of 11.70 is near median its 10-year median of 11.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.61 to a high of 12.29. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Ardent Health's value of 11.70 is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #108 out of 495 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ardent Health has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardent Health's Days Inventory compare to INNV and AMN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ardent Health ranks #108 out of 495 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ardent Health in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Ardent Health's value of 11.70 is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ardent Health's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.61 to 12.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.45 vs. the industry median of 30.42, Ardent Health 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 30.42, based on 495 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. Ardent Health's current Days Inventory of 11.70 is 61.5% 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 Ardent Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardent Health's current Days Inventory is 11.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardent Health stock overvalued right now?
Ardent Health (ARDT) has a current Days Inventory of 11.70. The current Days Inventory is 11.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.45 and 61.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 30.42. Ardent Health's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Ardent Health (ARDT), the current Days Inventory is 11.70 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.
Ardent Health Inc is a provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S and operating in eight growing mid-sized urban markets across six states Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, New Jersey, Idaho, and Kansas. The main focus on people and investments in services and technologies.
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