BLIAQ (BB Liquidating) Days Inventory: 122.24 (As of Dec. 2010)

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What is BB Liquidating Days Inventory?

BB Liquidating BLIAQ +746.15% Days Inventory is 122.24 as of Dec. 2010.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). BB Liquidating's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 was $489 Mil. BB Liquidating's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 was $365 Mil. Hence, BB Liquidating's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 was 122.24.

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

BLIAQ's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 26.58
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

BB Liquidating's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2009 (105.26) to Dec. 2010 (122.24). It might indicate that BB Liquidating's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. BB Liquidating's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 was 0.75.

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. BB Liquidating's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 was 0.63.


BB Liquidating  (OTCPK:BLIAQ) 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.

BB Liquidating's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 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.

BB Liquidating's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 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.


BB Liquidating Days Inventory Related Terms


BB Liquidating Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BB Liquidating'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.

BB Liquidating Days Inventory Chart

BB Liquidating Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10
Days Inventory
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BB Liquidating Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 105.26 126.66 138.60 143.60 122.24

BLIAQ vs AFOM, AFTM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, BB Liquidating'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.


BB Liquidating Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, BB Liquidating's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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



BB Liquidating Days Inventory Calculation

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

BB Liquidating's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2010 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2010 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2009 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2010 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2010 )*Days in Period
=( (639.2 + 511.5) / 2 ) / 1469.4*365
=575.35 / 1469.4*365
=142.92

BB Liquidating's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2010 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2010 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2010 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2010 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2010 )*Days in Period
=( (467.2 + 511.5) / 2 ) / 365.3*365 / 4
=489.35 / 365.3*365 / 4
=122.24

* 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 122.24 mean?
BB Liquidating (BLIAQ) has a Days Inventory of 122.24 as of Dec. 2010. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on BB Liquidating and its competitors.
Is BB Liquidating's Days Inventory too high?
BB Liquidating's current Days Inventory is 122.24. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 26.58. BB Liquidating's value of 122.24 is 359.9% above this industry median.
How does BB Liquidating's Days Inventory compare to AFOM and AFTM?
BB Liquidating's Days Inventory of 122.24 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 26.58. BB Liquidating's value of 122.24 is 359.9% above this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 26.58, based on 664 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. BB Liquidating's current Days Inventory of 122.24 is 359.9% 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 BB Liquidating and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 26.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BB Liquidating's current Days Inventory is 122.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BB Liquidating stock overvalued right now?
BB Liquidating (BLIAQ) has a current Days Inventory of 122.24. The current Days Inventory is 122.24 and 359.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 26.58. 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 BB Liquidating (BLIAQ), the current Days Inventory is 122.24 as of Dec. 2010. 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.

BB Liquidating Business Description

Address 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
BB Liquidating Inc formerly Blockbuster, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate and franchise entertainment-related stores in the United States and a number of other countries.