DIALF (Dialight) Days Inventory: 130.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median


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GF Value $1.67
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What is Dialight Days Inventory?

Dialight DIALF -9.51% 49 Days Inventory is 130.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 152.83. GuruFocus rates DIALF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Dialight ranks worse than 57.2% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dialight's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.9 Mil. Dialight's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.9 Mil. Hence, Dialight's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 130.81.

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

DIALF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.43   Med: 152.83   Max: 167.57
Current: 136.55

During the past 13 years, Dialight's highest Days Inventory was 167.57. The lowest was 88.43. And the median was 152.83.

DIALF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.2% of 2972 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.385 vs DIALF: 136.55

Dialight's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (151.33) to Mar. 2026 (130.81).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Dialight's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40.

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. Dialight's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.


Dialight  (OTCPK:DIALF) 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.

Dialight'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.

Dialight'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.


Dialight Days Inventory Related Terms


Dialight Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dialight'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.

Dialight Days Inventory Chart

Dialight Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Dialight Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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DIALF vs VRT, BE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Dialight'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.


Dialight Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dialight's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dialight Days Inventory Calculation

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

Dialight's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (46.6 + 30) / 2 ) / 101.8*365
=38.3 / 101.8*365
=137.32

Dialight's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (35.8 + 30) / 2 ) / 45.9*365 / 2
=32.9 / 45.9*365 / 2
=130.81

* 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 130.81 mean?
Dialight (DIALF) has a Days Inventory of 130.81 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dialight and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 152.83. Over the past decade, Dialight's Days Inventory has ranged from 88.43 to 167.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Dialight ranks #1700 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Dialight's Days Inventory too high?
Dialight's current Days Inventory of 130.81 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 152.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.43 to a high of 167.57. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.39. Dialight's value of 130.81 is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dialight ranks #1700 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dialight has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dialight's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dialight ranks #1700 out of 2972 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dialight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.39. Dialight's value of 130.81 is 9.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dialight's own Days Inventory has ranged from 88.43 to 167.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 152.83 vs. the industry median of 119.39, Dialight 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.39, based on 2,972 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. Dialight's current Days Inventory of 130.81 is 9.6% 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 Dialight and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dialight's current Days Inventory is 130.81, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 152.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dialight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight (DIALF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 193.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 130.81, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 152.83 and 9.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.39. Dialight's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Dialight (DIALF), the current Days Inventory is 130.81 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.

Is Dialight (DIALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 193.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67. GuruFocus considers Dialight to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DIALF:

  • Days Inventory: 130.81 (14% below median its 10-year median of 152.83)
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $4.90 (193.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1700 of 2972)

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


Dialight Business Description

Other Exchanges DIAl:UKDIA:UK3HQ:Germany
Address 60 Petty France, London, GBR, SW1H 9EU
Dialight PLC manufactures and sells light-emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures for use in hazardous and industrial locations. It provides lighting products to customers in industrial sectors including steel foundries, pulp and paper mills, automotive manufacturers, utility, and wastewater plants, and food and beverage processing plants. In addition, it provides specialist lighting products for hazardous industrial sites, including the oil and gas and mining sectors. Its segments are Lighting, Signals, and Components. The majority of the revenue is derived from the sale of LED lighting solutions and anti-collision obstruction lighting. Geographically it derives the majority of its revenue from North America.
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