AvistaAVA +1.98%74 Days Inventory is 105.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 55.01. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks worse than 90.93% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Avista's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $239 Mil. Avista's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $206 Mil.
Hence, Avista's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 105.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avista's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
AVA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.57 Med: 55.01 Max: 127.89
Current: 127.89
During the past 13 years, Avista's highest Days Inventory was 127.89. The lowest was 35.57. And the median was 55.01.
AVA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 90.93% of 452
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.56
vs AVA: 127.89
Avista's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (70.40) to Mar. 2026 (105.65).
It might indicate that Avista's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Avista's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.
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.
Avista's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Avista (NYSE:AVA) 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.
Avista'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.
Avista'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.
Avista Days Inventory Related Terms
Avista Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avista'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista'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.
Avista Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avista'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.
Avista (AVA) has a Days Inventory of 105.65 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Avista and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 55.01. Over the past decade, Avista's Days Inventory has ranged from 35.57 to 127.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #411 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Avista's Days Inventory too high?
Avista's current Days Inventory of 105.65 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 55.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.57 to a high of 127.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. Avista's value of 105.65 is 368.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #411 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's Days Inventory compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #411 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places Avista in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. Avista's value of 105.65 is 368.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own Days Inventory has ranged from 35.57 to 127.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.01 vs. the industry median of 22.56, Avista 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.56, based on 452 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. Avista's current Days Inventory of 105.65 is 368.3% 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 Avista and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avista's current Days Inventory is 105.65, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 55.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.57, compared to a current price of $41.77 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 105.65, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 55.01 and 368.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.56. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 14 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 Avista (AVA), the current Days Inventory is 105.65 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.77 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVA:
Days Inventory: 105.65 (92% above median its 10-year median of 55.01)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $41.77 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 368.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#411 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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