Dycom IndustriesDY -1.09%80 Days Inventory is 7.85 as of Apr. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 11.56. GuruFocus rates DY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $266.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,480 Construction companies, Dycom Industries ranks better than 77.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dycom Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
DY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.5 Med: 11.56 Max: 12.65
Current: 9.5
During the past 13 years, Dycom Industries's highest Days Inventory was 12.65. The lowest was 9.50. And the median was 11.56.
DY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 77.43% of 1480
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 50.465
vs DY: 9.50
Dycom Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (11.74) to Apr. 2026 (7.85).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dycom Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.62.
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.
Dycom Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.07.
Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) 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.
Dycom Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Dycom Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Dycom Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Dycom Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dycom Industries'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dycom Industries'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.
Dycom Industries Days Inventory vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dycom Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dycom Industries'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.
Dycom Industries (DY) has a Days Inventory of 7.85 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dycom Industries and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 11.56. Over the past decade, Dycom Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 9.50 to 12.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #334 out of 1480 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Dycom Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Dycom Industries' current Days Inventory of 7.85 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 11.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.50 to a high of 12.65. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 50.47. Dycom Industries' value of 7.85 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #334 out of 1480 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dycom Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dycom Industries' Days Inventory compare to J and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #334 out of 1480 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dycom Industries in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 50.47. Dycom Industries' value of 7.85 is 84.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Dycom Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.50 to 12.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.56 vs. the industry median of 50.47, Dycom Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 50.47, based on 1,480 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. Dycom Industries's current Days Inventory of 7.85 is 84.4% 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 Dycom Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 50.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dycom Industries's current Days Inventory is 7.85, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 11.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dycom Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries (DY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $266.47, compared to a current price of $488.25 — trading 83.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 7.85, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 11.56 and 84.4% below the Construction industry median of 50.47. Dycom Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Dycom Industries (DY), the current Days Inventory is 7.85 as of Apr. 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 Dycom Industries (DY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $488.25 is trading 83.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $266.47.
GuruFocus considers Dycom Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DY:
Days Inventory: 7.85 (32% below median its 10-year median of 11.56)
GF Value™: $266.47 vs. price of $488.25 (83.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% below the Construction median (#334 of 1480)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dycom Industries Inc is a provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries throughout the United States. The company has two reporting segments: Communications and Building Systems. The Communications segment provides specialty contracting services, including program management, planning; engineering and design; aerial, underground, and wireless construction; maintenance; and fulfillment services for telecommunications and digital infrastructure providers. The Building Systems segment specializes in providing comprehensive building infrastructure solutions, including electrical, energy management, security, and fire safety systems for data centers and other critical facilities. The firm generates key revenue from Communications.
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