Metal Powder WorksASX:MPW +5.11%52 Days Inventory is 339.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 391.60. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks worse than 94.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metal Powder Works's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MPW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 219.89 Med: 391.6 Max: 679.74
Current: 679.74
During the past 13 years, Metal Powder Works's highest Days Inventory was 679.74. The lowest was 219.89. And the median was 391.60.
ASX:MPW's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 94.71% of 681
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 85.61
vs ASX:MPW: 679.74
Metal Powder Works's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2024 (559.02) to Dec. 2025 (339.87).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Metal Powder Works's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.54.
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.
Metal Powder Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.06.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) 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.
Metal Powder Works's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Metal Powder Works's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Metal Powder Works Days Inventory Related Terms
Metal Powder Works Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Days Inventory Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a Days Inventory of 339.87 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metal Powder Works and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 391.60. Over the past decade, Metal Powder Works' Days Inventory has ranged from 219.89 to 679.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #645 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Metal Powder Works' Days Inventory too high?
Metal Powder Works' current Days Inventory of 339.87 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 391.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 219.89 to a high of 679.74. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Metal Powder Works' value of 339.87 is 297% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #645 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #645 out of 681 companies for Days Inventory. This places Metal Powder Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Metal Powder Works' value of 339.87 is 297% above this benchmark. Historically, Metal Powder Works' own Days Inventory has ranged from 219.89 to 679.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 391.60 vs. the industry median of 85.61, Metal Powder Works 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 85.61, based on 681 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. Metal Powder Works's current Days Inventory of 339.87 is 297% 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 Metal Powder Works and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 85.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metal Powder Works's current Days Inventory is 339.87, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 391.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$1.85 — trading 1323.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 339.87, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 391.60 and 297% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 85.61. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current Days Inventory is 339.87 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.85 is trading 1323.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
Days Inventory: 339.87 (13% below median its 10-year median of 391.60)
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$1.85 (1323.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 297% above the Metals & Mining median (#645 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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