FutureFuelFF -1.08%57 Days Inventory is 67.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 69.16. GuruFocus rates FF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Chemicals companies, FutureFuel ranks better than 72.42% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). FutureFuel's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.6 Mil. FutureFuel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.8 Mil.
Hence, FutureFuel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for FutureFuel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.69 Med: 69.16 Max: 107.02
Current: 54.96
During the past 13 years, FutureFuel's highest Days Inventory was 107.02. The lowest was 26.69. And the median was 69.16.
FF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.42% of 1548
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs FF: 54.96
FutureFuel's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (76.73) to Mar. 2026 (67.92).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
FutureFuel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.
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.
FutureFuel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) 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.
FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel Days Inventory Related Terms
FutureFuel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FutureFuel'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FutureFuel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel (FF) has a Days Inventory of 67.92 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on FutureFuel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.16. Over the past decade, FutureFuel's Days Inventory has ranged from 26.69 to 107.02. According to the industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #427 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is FutureFuel's Days Inventory too high?
FutureFuel's current Days Inventory of 67.92 is near median its 10-year median of 69.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.69 to a high of 107.02. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. FutureFuel's value of 67.92 is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #427 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FutureFuel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FutureFuel's Days Inventory compare to AMTX and RLEA?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #427 out of 1548 companies for Days Inventory. This puts FutureFuel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. FutureFuel's value of 67.92 is 15.7% below this benchmark. Historically, FutureFuel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 26.69 to 107.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.16 vs. the industry median of 80.53, FutureFuel 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.53, based on 1,548 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. FutureFuel's current Days Inventory of 67.92 is 15.7% 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 FutureFuel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FutureFuel's current Days Inventory is 67.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FutureFuel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel (FF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.97, compared to a current price of $4.12 — trading 108.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 67.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.16 and 15.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. FutureFuel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 FutureFuel (FF), the current Days Inventory is 67.92 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 FutureFuel (FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.12 is trading 108.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.97.
GuruFocus considers FutureFuel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FF:
Days Inventory: 67.92 (near median its 10-year median of 69.16)
GF Value™: $1.97 vs. price of $4.12 (108.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Chemicals median (#427 of 1548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FutureFuel Corp makes and sells diversified chemical products, bio-based fuel products, and specialty chemical products. The company is organized into two segments based on product type: biofuels and chemicals. The biofuels segment sells biodiesel and other petroleum products, with fuels made from a mix of diesel, vegetable oils, and grease feedstock. The chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used in the production of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, as well as coatings and cleaning products such as detergents.
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