Universal Music Group NVCHIX:UMGA +0.69%75 Days Inventory is 12.55 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 9.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks better than 63.4% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Universal Music Group NV's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.55.
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.
Universal Music Group NV's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.04.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) 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.
Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV Days Inventory Related Terms
Universal Music Group NV Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Days Inventory of 12.55 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 9.09. Over the past decade, Universal Music Group NV's Days Inventory has ranged from 7.05 to 13.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #243 out of 664 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Days Inventory too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Days Inventory of 12.55 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 9.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.05 to a high of 13.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.71. Universal Music Group NV's value of 12.55 is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #243 out of 664 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Days Inventory compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #243 out of 664 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Universal Music Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.71. Universal Music Group NV's value of 12.55 is 56.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Music Group NV's own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.05 to 13.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.09 vs. the industry median of 28.71, Universal Music Group NV has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.71, 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. Universal Music Group NV's current Days Inventory of 12.55 is 56.3% below 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current Days Inventory is 12.55, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 9.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.71, compared to a current price of €18.85 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.55, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 9.09 and 56.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.71. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Days Inventory is 12.55 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.85 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.71.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
Days Inventory: 12.55 (38% above median its 10-year median of 9.09)
GF Value™: €27.71 vs. price of €18.85 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#243 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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