DeluxeDLX +2.84%68 Days Inventory is 12.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 18.06. GuruFocus rates DLX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 492 Conglomerates companies, Deluxe ranks better than 90.65% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Deluxe's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34 Mil. Deluxe's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $259 Mil.
Hence, Deluxe's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deluxe's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
DLX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.39 Med: 18.06 Max: 22.45
Current: 12.39
During the past 13 years, Deluxe's highest Days Inventory was 22.45. The lowest was 12.39. And the median was 18.06.
DLX's Days Inventory is ranked better than 90.65% of 492
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 72.82
vs DLX: 12.39
Deluxe's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (12.66) to Mar. 2026 (12.08).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Deluxe's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.55.
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.
Deluxe's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.
Deluxe (NYSE:DLX) 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.
Deluxe's Inventory Turnover for the
three
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.
Deluxe's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
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.
Deluxe Days Inventory Related Terms
Deluxe Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deluxe'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Deluxe'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.
Deluxe Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deluxe's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deluxe'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.
Deluxe (DLX) has a Days Inventory of 12.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 18.06. Over the past decade, Deluxe's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.39 to 22.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #46 out of 492 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Deluxe's Days Inventory too high?
Deluxe's current Days Inventory of 12.08 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 18.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.39 to a high of 22.45. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 72.82. Deluxe's value of 12.08 is 83.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #46 out of 492 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's Days Inventory compare to AIAI and CODI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #46 out of 492 companies for Days Inventory. This places Deluxe in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 72.82. Deluxe's value of 12.08 is 83.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Deluxe's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.39 to 22.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.06 vs. the industry median of 72.82, Deluxe 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 72.82, based on 492 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. Deluxe's current Days Inventory of 12.08 is 83.4% 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 Deluxe and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 72.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deluxe's current Days Inventory is 12.08, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 18.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe (DLX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.38, compared to a current price of $23.93 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.08, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 18.06 and 83.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 72.82. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Deluxe (DLX), the current Days Inventory is 12.08 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 Deluxe (DLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.93 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.38.
GuruFocus considers Deluxe to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DLX:
Days Inventory: 12.08 (33% below median its 10-year median of 18.06)
GF Value™: $18.38 vs. price of $23.93 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% below the Conglomerates median (#46 of 492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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