DP WorldDFM:DPW Days Inventory is 9.76 as of Dec. 2019, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 10.24. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). DP World's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ533.49 Mil. DP World's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ9,978.04 Mil.
Hence, DP World's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was 9.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for DP World's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DPW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.72 Med: 10.24 Max: 13.77
Current: 10.6
During the past 13 years, DP World's highest Days Inventory was 13.77. The lowest was 8.72. And the median was 10.24.
DFM:DPW's Days Inventory is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 12.35
vs DFM:DPW: 10.60
DP World's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2018 (11.75) to Dec. 2019 (9.76).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DP World's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was 18.70.
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.
DP World's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was 0.04.
DP World (DFM:DPW) 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.
DP World's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 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.
DP World's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 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.
DP World Days Inventory Related Terms
DP World Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DP World'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DP World'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.
DP World Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DP World's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DP World'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.
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a Days Inventory of 9.76 as of Dec. 2019. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DP World and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.24. Over the past decade, DP World's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.72 to 13.77.
Is DP World's Days Inventory too high?
DP World's current Days Inventory of 9.76 is near median its 10-year median of 10.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.72 to a high of 13.77. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. DP World's value of 9.76 is 21% below this industry median.
How does DP World's Days Inventory compare to KEX?
DP World's Days Inventory of 9.76 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. DP World's value of 9.76 is 21% below this benchmark. Historically, DP World's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.72 to 13.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.24 vs. the industry median of 12.35, DP World 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 798 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. DP World's current Days Inventory of 9.76 is 21% 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 DP World and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DP World's current Days Inventory is 9.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current Days Inventory of 9.76. The current Days Inventory is 9.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.24 and 21% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current Days Inventory is 9.76 as of Dec. 2019. 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.
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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