McGraw Hill (FRA:1LI) Days Inventory: 221.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Above Median


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What is McGraw Hill Days Inventory?

McGraw Hill FRA:1LI 31 Days Inventory is 221.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 167.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:1LI with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Education companies, McGraw Hill ranks worse than 91.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). McGraw Hill's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €157 Mil. McGraw Hill's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €65 Mil. Hence, McGraw Hill's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 221.03.

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

FRA:1LI' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 151.48   Med: 167.77   Max: 200.67
Current: 151.48

During the past 7 years, McGraw Hill's highest Days Inventory was 200.67. The lowest was 151.48. And the median was 167.77.

FRA:1LI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
91.67% of 156 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.37 vs FRA:1LI: 151.48

McGraw Hill's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (192.18) to Mar. 2026 (221.03). It might indicate that McGraw Hill's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. McGraw Hill's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

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. McGraw Hill's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.


McGraw Hill  (FRA:1LI) 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.

McGraw Hill'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.

McGraw Hill'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.


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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.


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McGraw Hill Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McGraw Hill'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.

McGraw Hill Days Inventory Chart

McGraw Hill Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 160.59 183.94 202.31 167.14 173.39

McGraw Hill Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 192.18 128.09 97.27 216.05 221.03

FRA:1LI vs STRA, COUR, LINC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, McGraw Hill'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.


McGraw Hill Days Inventory vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, McGraw Hill's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where McGraw Hill's Days Inventory falls into.


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McGraw Hill Days Inventory Calculation

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

McGraw Hill's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (160.967 + 168.694) / 2 ) / 346.986*365
=164.8305 / 346.986*365
=173.39

McGraw Hill'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
=( (144.896 + 168.694) / 2 ) / 64.732*365 / 4
=156.795 / 64.732*365 / 4
=221.03

* 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 221.03 mean?
McGraw Hill (FRA:1LI) has a Days Inventory of 221.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on McGraw Hill and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 167.77. Over the past decade, McGraw Hill's Days Inventory has ranged from 151.48 to 200.67. According to the industry distribution chart, McGraw Hill ranks #143 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is McGraw Hill's Days Inventory too high?
McGraw Hill's current Days Inventory of 221.03 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 167.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 151.48 to a high of 200.67. The Education industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. McGraw Hill's value of 221.03 is 2540.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McGraw Hill ranks #143 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, McGraw Hill has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McGraw Hill's Days Inventory compare to STRA and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, McGraw Hill ranks #143 out of 156 companies for Days Inventory. This places McGraw Hill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. McGraw Hill's value of 221.03 is 2540.7% above this benchmark. Historically, McGraw Hill's own Days Inventory has ranged from 151.48 to 200.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 167.77 vs. the industry median of 8.37, McGraw Hill 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 Education company?
The median Days Inventory among Education companies is 8.37, based on 156 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. McGraw Hill's current Days Inventory of 221.03 is 2540.7% 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 McGraw Hill and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Inventory is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McGraw Hill's current Days Inventory is 221.03, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 167.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McGraw Hill stock overvalued right now?
McGraw Hill (FRA:1LI) has a current Days Inventory of 221.03. The current Days Inventory is 221.03, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 167.77 and 2540.7% above the Education industry median of 8.37. McGraw Hill's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 McGraw Hill (FRA:1LI), the current Days Inventory is 221.03 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.

McGraw Hill Business Description

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Address 8787 Orion Place, Columbus, OH, USA, 43240
McGraw Hill Inc is a provider of education solutions for K-12, higher education and professional learning markets. It is helping shape the education industry by providing access to effective learning experiences that improve outcomes and opportunities for all. It operates at the intersection of proprietary content, software and data, using artificial intelligence to deliver personalized learning experiences, driving positive outcomes throughout the entire learning lifecycle. The company has four reportable segments K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, International. It generates majority of revenue from K-12 which provides end-to-end core, supplemental and intervention curricula to support the needs of U.S. K-12 schools. It generates majority of revenue from United States.
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