American VanguardAVD +3.21%60 Days Inventory is 188.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 187.13. GuruFocus rates AVD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, American Vanguard ranks worse than 78.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Vanguard's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
AVD'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 148.06 Med: 187.13 Max: 255.2
Current: 184.18
During the past 13 years, American Vanguard's highest Days Inventory was 255.20. The lowest was 148.06. And the median was 187.13.
AVD's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.95% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 104.85
vs AVD: 184.18
American Vanguard's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (193.93) to Mar. 2026 (188.11).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
American Vanguard's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.
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.
American Vanguard's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.
American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) 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.
American Vanguard'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.
American Vanguard'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.
American Vanguard Days Inventory Related Terms
American Vanguard Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Vanguard'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.
AVD vs VRDR, BIOX, GNVR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, American Vanguard'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.
American Vanguard Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, American Vanguard's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Vanguard'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.
American Vanguard (AVD) has a Days Inventory of 188.11 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on American Vanguard and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 187.13. Over the past decade, American Vanguard's Days Inventory has ranged from 148.06 to 255.20. According to the industry distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #195 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is American Vanguard's Days Inventory too high?
American Vanguard's current Days Inventory of 188.11 is near median its 10-year median of 187.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 148.06 to a high of 255.20. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. American Vanguard's value of 188.11 is 79.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #195 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Vanguard has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Vanguard's Days Inventory compare to VRDR and BIOX?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #195 out of 247 companies for Days Inventory. This places American Vanguard in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. American Vanguard's value of 188.11 is 79.4% above this benchmark. Historically, American Vanguard's own Days Inventory has ranged from 148.06 to 255.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 187.13 vs. the industry median of 104.85, American Vanguard 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 Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 104.85, based on 247 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. American Vanguard's current Days Inventory of 188.11 is 79.4% 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 American Vanguard and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Vanguard's current Days Inventory is 188.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 187.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Vanguard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard (AVD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.39, compared to a current price of $2.89 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 188.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 187.13 and 79.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 104.85. American Vanguard's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 American Vanguard (AVD), the current Days Inventory is 188.11 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 American Vanguard (AVD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.89 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.39.
GuruFocus considers American Vanguard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVD:
Days Inventory: 188.11 (near median its 10-year median of 187.13)
GF Value™: $5.39 vs. price of $2.89 (46.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.4% above the Agriculture median (#195 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Vanguard Corp is a United States-based diversified specialty and agricultural products company. The company is a manufacturer of specialty solutions that develops and markets safe synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses. These chemicals include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides, growth regulators, and soil fumigants, which are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms.
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