DRS (Leonardo DRS) Days Inventory: 52.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median

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DRS Leonardo DRS Inc DRS
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Price $44.37
GF Value $35.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Leonardo DRS Days Inventory?

Leonardo DRS DRS +2.34% 80 Days Inventory is 52.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 45.15. GuruFocus rates DRS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 327 Aerospace & Defense companies, Leonardo DRS ranks better than 82.87% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Leonardo DRS's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $362 Mil. Leonardo DRS's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $634 Mil. Hence, Leonardo DRS's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.03.

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

DRS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.83   Med: 45.15   Max: 54.3
Current: 49.94

During the past 8 years, Leonardo DRS's highest Days Inventory was 54.30. The lowest was 33.83. And the median was 45.15.

DRS's Days Inventory is ranked better than
82.87% of 327 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 139.44 vs DRS: 49.94

Leonardo DRS's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (54.85) to Mar. 2026 (52.03).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Leonardo DRS's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.75.

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. Leonardo DRS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.


Leonardo DRS  (NAS:DRS) 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.

Leonardo DRS'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.

Leonardo DRS'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.


Leonardo DRS Days Inventory Related Terms


Leonardo DRS Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leonardo DRS'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.

Leonardo DRS Days Inventory Chart

Leonardo DRS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 35.37 45.15 54.30 50.19 46.63

Leonardo DRS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 54.85 56.67 49.71 43.61 52.03

DRS vs HII, PL, SARO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Leonardo DRS'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.


Leonardo DRS Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Leonardo DRS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Leonardo DRS Days Inventory Calculation

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

Leonardo DRS'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
=( (358 + 352) / 2 ) / 2779*365
=355 / 2779*365
=46.63

Leonardo DRS'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (352 + 371) / 2 ) / 634*365 / 4
=361.5 / 634*365 / 4
=52.03

* 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 52.03 mean?
Leonardo DRS (DRS) has a Days Inventory of 52.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Leonardo DRS and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 45.15. Over the past decade, Leonardo DRS's Days Inventory has ranged from 33.83 to 54.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #56 out of 327 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Leonardo DRS's Days Inventory too high?
Leonardo DRS's current Days Inventory of 52.03 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 45.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.83 to a high of 54.30. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Leonardo DRS's value of 52.03 is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #56 out of 327 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Leonardo DRS has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leonardo DRS's Days Inventory compare to HII and PL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Leonardo DRS ranks #56 out of 327 companies for Days Inventory. This places Leonardo DRS in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Leonardo DRS's value of 52.03 is 62.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Leonardo DRS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 33.83 to 54.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.15 vs. the industry median of 139.44, Leonardo DRS 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 139.44, based on 327 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. Leonardo DRS's current Days Inventory of 52.03 is 62.7% 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 Leonardo DRS and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 139.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leonardo DRS's current Days Inventory is 52.03, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 45.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leonardo DRS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo DRS (DRS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.62, compared to a current price of $44.37 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 52.03, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 45.15 and 62.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 139.44. Leonardo DRS's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Leonardo DRS (DRS), the current Days Inventory is 52.03 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 Leonardo DRS (DRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo DRS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.37 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.62. GuruFocus considers Leonardo DRS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DRS:

  • Days Inventory: 52.03 (15% above median its 10-year median of 45.15)
  • GF Value™: $35.62 vs. price of $44.37 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 62.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#56 of 327)

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


Leonardo DRS Business Description

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Address 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
Leonardo DRS Inc is a provider of defense products and technologies that are used across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains. It is in the design, development, and manufacture of Advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion technologies and solutions. The company has two segments: Advanced Sensing and Computing, which generates the majority of revenue, and the Integrated Mission Systems segment. The Advanced Sensing and Computing segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing sensing and network computing technology that enables real-time situational awareness required for enhanced operational decision-making and execution by the customers.
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