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FLSmidth ASFLIDY 63 Days Inventory is 242.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 130.20. GuruFocus rates FLIDY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, FLSmidth AS ranks worse than 79.8% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). FLSmidth AS's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $860 Mil. FLSmidth AS's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $324 Mil.
Hence, FLSmidth AS's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 242.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for FLSmidth AS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FLIDY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 118.57 Med: 130.2 Max: 228.35
Current: 219.7
During the past 13 years, FLSmidth AS's highest Days Inventory was 228.35. The lowest was 118.57. And the median was 130.20.
FLIDY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 79.8% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 120.06
vs FLIDY: 219.70
FLSmidth AS's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (240.62) to Mar. 2026 (242.19).
It might indicate that FLSmidth AS's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
FLSmidth AS's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
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.
FLSmidth AS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.69.
FLSmidth AS (OTCPK:FLIDY) 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.
FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS Days Inventory Related Terms
FLSmidth AS Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FLSmidth AS'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FLSmidth AS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FLSmidth AS'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.
FLSmidth AS (FLIDY) has a Days Inventory of 242.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on FLSmidth AS and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 130.20. Over the past decade, FLSmidth AS's Days Inventory has ranged from 118.57 to 228.35. According to the industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #2371 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is FLSmidth AS's Days Inventory too high?
FLSmidth AS's current Days Inventory of 242.19 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 130.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 118.57 to a high of 228.35. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 120.06. FLSmidth AS's value of 242.19 is 101.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #2371 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FLSmidth AS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FLSmidth AS's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FLSmidth AS ranks #2371 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This places FLSmidth AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 120.06. FLSmidth AS's value of 242.19 is 101.7% above this benchmark. Historically, FLSmidth AS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 118.57 to 228.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 130.20 vs. the industry median of 120.06, FLSmidth AS 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 120.06, based on 2,971 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. FLSmidth AS's current Days Inventory of 242.19 is 101.7% 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 FLSmidth AS and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 120.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FLSmidth AS's current Days Inventory is 242.19, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 130.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FLSmidth AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS (FLIDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.24, compared to a current price of $7.70 — trading 81.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 242.19, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 130.20 and 101.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 120.06. FLSmidth AS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDY), the current Days Inventory is 242.19 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 FLSmidth AS (FLIDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FLSmidth AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.70 is trading 81.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.24.
GuruFocus considers FLSmidth AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FLIDY:
Days Inventory: 242.19 (86% above median its 10-year median of 130.20)
GF Value™: $4.24 vs. price of $7.70 (81.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2371 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLIDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FLSmidth & Co AS is a Denmark-based company thatsupplies technologies and services to the mining industry, including solutions across processing flowsheets. Its offerings are aimed at supporting operational efficiency, risk management, and environmental considerations in the production of metals and minerals. The company's three segments are: Service, Products, and Pumps, Cyclones & Valves (PC&V). The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Service segment. Geographically, the company operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australia. Among all regions, South America contributes the majority of revenue.
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