CUOTF (CIE Automotive) Days Inventory: 72.31 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


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What is CIE Automotive Days Inventory?

CIE Automotive CUOTF +32.14% 93 Days Inventory is 72.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 68.95. GuruFocus rates CUOTF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.88. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, CIE Automotive ranks better than 56.91% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CIE Automotive's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $514 Mil. CIE Automotive's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,296 Mil. Hence, CIE Automotive's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 72.31.

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

CUOTF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.33   Med: 68.95   Max: 83.16
Current: 72.13

During the past 13 years, CIE Automotive's highest Days Inventory was 83.16. The lowest was 67.33. And the median was 68.95.

CUOTF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
56.91% of 1295 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.74 vs CUOTF: 72.13

CIE Automotive's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (77.90) to Dec. 2025 (72.31).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. CIE Automotive's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.52.

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. CIE Automotive's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.


CIE Automotive  (OTCPK:CUOTF) 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.

CIE Automotive'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.

CIE Automotive'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.


CIE Automotive Days Inventory Related Terms


CIE Automotive Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIE Automotive'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.

CIE Automotive Days Inventory Chart

CIE Automotive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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CIE Automotive Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 73.06 71.91 77.90 68.02 72.31

CUOTF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, CIE Automotive'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.


CIE Automotive Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CIE Automotive's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIE Automotive's Days Inventory falls into.


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CIE Automotive Days Inventory Calculation

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

CIE Automotive's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (466.57 + 517.397) / 2 ) / 2805.09*365
=491.9835 / 2805.09*365
=64.02

CIE Automotive's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (509.697 + 517.397) / 2 ) / 1296.071*365 / 2
=513.547 / 1296.071*365 / 2
=72.31

* 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 72.31 mean?
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a Days Inventory of 72.31 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CIE Automotive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.95. Over the past decade, CIE Automotive's Days Inventory has ranged from 67.33 to 83.16. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #558 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is CIE Automotive's Days Inventory too high?
CIE Automotive's current Days Inventory of 72.31 is near median its 10-year median of 68.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.33 to a high of 83.16. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. CIE Automotive's value of 72.31 is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #558 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CIE Automotive has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE Automotive's Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #558 out of 1295 companies for Days Inventory. This puts CIE Automotive in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. CIE Automotive's value of 72.31 is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CIE Automotive's own Days Inventory has ranged from 67.33 to 83.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.95 vs. the industry median of 80.74, CIE Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.74, based on 1,295 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. CIE Automotive's current Days Inventory of 72.31 is 10.4% 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 CIE Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE Automotive's current Days Inventory is 72.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE Automotive stock overvalued right now?
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a current Days Inventory of 72.31. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.88, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 72.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.95 and 10.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.74. CIE Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF), the current Days Inventory is 72.31 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE Automotive stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.00 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.88.

Key valuation signals for CUOTF:

  • Days Inventory: 72.31 (near median its 10-year median of 68.95)
  • GF Value™: $30.88 vs. price of $31.00 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#558 of 1295)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CUOTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CIE Automotive Business Description

Address Alameda Mazarredo 69, Vizcaya, 8th floo, Bilbao, ESP, 48009
CIE Automotive SA is a supplier of components and subassemblies for the automotive market. Cie Automotive produces components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions, chassis, interior and exterior trims, and roof systems. The company's clients include Renault, Magna, Chrysler, Daimler, Schaeffler, Ford, Nexteer, Volkswagen, and Faurecia. Next to its core automotive business, Cie Automotive operates a process improvement service through a subsidiary. The majority of revenue and operating profits are generated in Cie Automotive's core segment automotive components. Geographically, Europe and NAFTA are the largest sources of operating profits for the company.
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