Waterco (ASX:WAT) Days Inventory: 269.13 (As of Dec. 2025) — 48% Below Median


ASX:WAT Waterco Ltd ASX:WAT
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What is Waterco Days Inventory?

Waterco ASX:WAT -3.65% 80 Days Inventory is 269.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 517.08. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Waterco ranks worse than 88.41% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Waterco's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$97.8 Mil. Waterco's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$66.3 Mil. Hence, Waterco's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 269.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Waterco's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:WAT' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 286.22   Med: 517.08   Max: 595.29
Current: 286.22

During the past 13 years, Waterco's highest Days Inventory was 595.29. The lowest was 286.22. And the median was 517.08.

ASX:WAT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
88.41% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs ASX:WAT: 286.22

Waterco's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (385.00) to Dec. 2025 (269.13).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Waterco's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68.

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. Waterco's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.75.


Waterco  (ASX:WAT) 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.

Waterco'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.

Waterco'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.


Waterco Days Inventory Related Terms


Waterco Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waterco'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.

Waterco Days Inventory Chart

Waterco Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Inventory
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Waterco Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:WAT vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Waterco'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.


Waterco Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Waterco's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waterco's Days Inventory falls into.


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Waterco Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Waterco's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (189.594 + 92.661) / 2 ) / 129.394*365
=141.1275 / 129.394*365
=398.10

Waterco's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (92.661 + 102.85) / 2 ) / 66.288*365 / 2
=97.7555 / 66.288*365 / 2
=269.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 269.13 mean?
Waterco (ASX:WAT) has a Days Inventory of 269.13 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Waterco and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 517.08. Over the past decade, Waterco's Days Inventory has ranged from 286.22 to 595.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Waterco ranks #2624 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Waterco's Days Inventory too high?
Waterco's current Days Inventory of 269.13 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 517.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 286.22 to a high of 595.29. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Waterco's value of 269.13 is 125.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waterco ranks #2624 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waterco has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterco's Days Inventory compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Waterco ranks #2624 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Waterco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Waterco's value of 269.13 is 125.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Waterco's own Days Inventory has ranged from 286.22 to 595.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 517.08 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Waterco 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,968 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. Waterco's current Days Inventory of 269.13 is 125.3% 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 Waterco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waterco's current Days Inventory is 269.13, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 517.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco (ASX:WAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.63, compared to a current price of A$5.01 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 269.13, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 517.08 and 125.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Waterco's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Waterco (ASX:WAT), the current Days Inventory is 269.13 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 Waterco (ASX:WAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$5.01 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.63. GuruFocus considers Waterco to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WAT:

  • Days Inventory: 269.13 (48% below median its 10-year median of 517.08)
  • GF Value™: A$7.63 vs. price of A$5.01 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 125.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2624 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Waterco Business Description

Other Exchanges 3W4:Germany
Address 36 South Street, Rydalmere, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2116
Waterco Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes filtration and sanitisation products for swimming pools, spas, aquaculture, and water purification sectors. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial markets in various countries. Waterco operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, and other countries. It also franchises Swimart, a pool and spa retail network in Australia and New Zealand, and is the exclusive distributor of Zane Solar Pool Heating systems. Waterco's product range includes pool equipment, water treatment systems, chemicals, and solar heating solutions. The company generates revenue predominantly through the sales of pool and spa equipment, water treatment systems, and franchising operations.
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