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Associated CoatersBOM:544183 -2.90%21 Days Inventory is 38.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 15.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:544183 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 677 Business Services companies, Associated Coaters ranks worse than 59.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Associated Coaters's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544183'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.23 Med: 15.87 Max: 44.28
Current: 44.28
During the past 6 years, Associated Coaters's highest Days Inventory was 44.28. The lowest was 5.23. And the median was 15.87.
BOM:544183's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 59.53% of 677
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.28
vs BOM:544183: 44.28
Associated Coaters's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (48.81) to Mar. 2026 (38.92).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Associated Coaters's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.69.
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.
Associated Coaters's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
Associated Coaters (BOM:544183) 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.
Associated Coaters's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Associated Coaters's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Associated Coaters Days Inventory Related Terms
Associated Coaters Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Associated Coaters'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.
BOM:544183 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Associated Coaters'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.
Associated Coaters Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Associated Coaters's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Coaters'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.
Associated Coaters (BOM:544183) has a Days Inventory of 38.92 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Associated Coaters and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 15.87. Over the past decade, Associated Coaters' Days Inventory has ranged from 5.23 to 44.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #403 out of 677 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Associated Coaters' Days Inventory too high?
Associated Coaters' current Days Inventory of 38.92 is 145% above median its 10-year median of 15.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 44.28. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. Associated Coaters' value of 38.92 is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #403 out of 677 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Associated Coaters has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Coaters' Days Inventory compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Associated Coaters ranks #403 out of 677 companies for Days Inventory. This places Associated Coaters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. Associated Coaters' value of 38.92 is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Associated Coaters' own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.23 to 44.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.87 vs. the industry median of 25.28, Associated Coaters 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.28, based on 677 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. Associated Coaters's current Days Inventory of 38.92 is 54% 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 Associated Coaters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Coaters's current Days Inventory is 38.92, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 15.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Coaters stock overvalued right now?
Associated Coaters (BOM:544183) has a current Days Inventory of 38.92. The current Days Inventory is 38.92, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 15.87 and 54% above the Business Services industry median of 25.28. Associated Coaters' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Associated Coaters (BOM:544183), the current Days Inventory is 38.92 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.
Associated Coaters Ltd is engaged in the business of providing services by way of pre-treatment and powder coating of aluminium extrusions in the Architect and Real Estate Industry. The company's process begins with surface cleaning to eliminate dirt, grease, or other contaminants, followed by the application of a strategic chemical solution to enhance powder coating adhesion. Techniques such as acidic surface etching and specialized pretreatment agents ensure optimal surface wettability.
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