Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC (DFM:DEWA) Days Inventory: 26.59 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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DFM:DEWA Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC DFM:DEWA
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Price د.إ2.76
GF Value د.إ2.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Days Inventory?

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC DFM:DEWA +0.36% 85 Days Inventory is 26.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 33.23. GuruFocus rates DFM:DEWA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Utilities - Regulated companies, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC ranks worse than 57.43% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ1,478 Mil. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was د.إ5,071 Mil. Hence, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:DEWA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.15   Med: 33.23   Max: 97.8
Current: 27.15

During the past 13 years, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's highest Days Inventory was 97.80. The lowest was 27.15. And the median was 33.23.

DFM:DEWA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.43% of 451 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.13 vs DFM:DEWA: 27.15

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory increased from Jun. 2025 (26.43) to Jun. 2026 (26.59). It might indicate that Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.43.

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. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.18.


Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC  (DFM:DEWA) 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.

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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.


Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC'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.

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Days Inventory Chart

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Quarterly Data
Dec11 Dec12 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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DFM:DEWA vs SRE, AES: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC'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.


Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Days Inventory Calculation

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

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC'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
=( (1559.69 + 1487.215) / 2 ) / 20114.976*365
=1523.4525 / 20114.976*365
=27.64

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1487.601 + 1467.408) / 2 ) / 5071.46*365 / 4
=1477.5045 / 5071.46*365 / 4
=26.58

* 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 26.59 mean?
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC (DFM:DEWA) has a Days Inventory of 26.59 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 33.23. Over the past decade, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 27.15 to 97.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC ranks #259 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory too high?
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's current Days Inventory of 26.59 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 33.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.15 to a high of 97.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.13. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's value of 26.59 is 20.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC ranks #259 out of 451 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's Days Inventory compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC ranks #259 out of 451 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.13. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's value of 26.59 is 20.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.15 to 97.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.23 vs. the industry median of 22.13, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.13, based on 451 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. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's current Days Inventory of 26.59 is 20.2% 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 Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's current Days Inventory is 26.59, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 33.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC (DFM:DEWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.82, compared to a current price of د.إ2.76 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 26.59, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 33.23 and 20.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.13. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC (DFM:DEWA), the current Days Inventory is 26.59 as of Jun. 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 Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC (DFM:DEWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ2.76 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.82. GuruFocus considers Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:DEWA:

  • Days Inventory: 26.59 (20% below median its 10-year median of 33.23)
  • GF Value™: د.إ2.82 vs. price of د.إ2.76 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#259 of 451)

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


Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC Business Description

Address Sheikh Rashid Road, Umm Hurair 2, P.O. Box 564, Happiness Center Zaabeel East, Umm Hureir, Dubai, ARE
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC is engaged in water desalination and distribution and its generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, throughout the Emirate of Dubai. The company operates into four segments; DEWA is engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and water desalination, transmission and distribution to residential, commercial, industrial, and government; EMPOWER is engaged in the provision of district cooling, maintenance of central cooling plants and manufacturing and sale of insulated pipes; IWPP is engaged in the development, operation and maintenance of power and water plants; and Others operations include purification and sale of potable water, and other. It generates maximum revenue from the DEWA segment.
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