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Franklin WirelessFKWL -1.27%46 Days Inventory is 158.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 421% above its 10-year median of 30.42. GuruFocus rates FKWL with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,416 Hardware companies, Franklin Wireless ranks better than 87.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Wireless's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FKWL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.35 Med: 30.42 Max: 46.79
Current: 38.29
During the past 13 years, Franklin Wireless's highest Days Inventory was 46.79. The lowest was 15.35. And the median was 30.42.
FKWL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 87.96% of 2416
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 93.89
vs FKWL: 38.29
Franklin Wireless's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (38.49) to Mar. 2026 (158.50).
It might indicate that Franklin Wireless's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Franklin Wireless's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
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.
Franklin Wireless's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.46.
Franklin Wireless (NAS:FKWL) 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.
Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless Days Inventory Related Terms
Franklin Wireless Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Wireless'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.
FKWL vs BOSC, FIEE, UTSI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Franklin Wireless's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a Days Inventory of 158.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. This is 421% above median its historical median of 30.42. Over the past decade, Franklin Wireless' Days Inventory has ranged from 15.35 to 46.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #291 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Franklin Wireless' Days Inventory too high?
Franklin Wireless' current Days Inventory of 158.50 is 421% above median its 10-year median of 30.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.35 to a high of 46.79. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 93.89. Franklin Wireless' value of 158.50 is 68.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #291 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' Days Inventory compare to BOSC and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #291 out of 2416 companies for Days Inventory. This places Franklin Wireless in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 93.89. Franklin Wireless' value of 158.50 is 68.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Wireless' own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.35 to 46.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.42 vs. the industry median of 93.89, Franklin Wireless 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 a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 93.89, based on 2,416 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. Franklin Wireless's current Days Inventory of 158.50 is 68.8% 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 Franklin Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 93.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Wireless's current Days Inventory is 158.50, which is 421% above median its own 10-year median of 30.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $2.34 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 158.50, which is 421% above median its 10-year median of 30.42 and 68.8% above the Hardware industry median of 93.89. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current Days Inventory is 158.50 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.34 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FKWL:
Days Inventory: 158.50 (421% above median its 10-year median of 30.42)
GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $2.34 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.8% above the Hardware median (#291 of 2416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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