DFDS AS (FRA:29K) Days Inventory: 3.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


FRA:29K DFDS AS FRA:29K
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Price €15.30
GF Value €20.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is DFDS AS Days Inventory?

DFDS AS FRA:29K +2.27% 78 Days Inventory is 3.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:29K with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Transportation companies, DFDS AS ranks better than 76.04% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). DFDS AS's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €41 Mil. DFDS AS's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €942 Mil. Hence, DFDS AS's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96.

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

FRA:29K' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.73   Med: 4.89   Max: 5.75
Current: 4.03

During the past 13 years, DFDS AS's highest Days Inventory was 5.75. The lowest was 3.73. And the median was 4.89.

FRA:29K's Days Inventory is ranked better than
76.04% of 797 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4 vs FRA:29K: 4.03

DFDS AS's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (3.89) to Mar. 2026 (3.96). It might indicate that DFDS AS's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. DFDS AS's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.07.

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. DFDS AS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.


DFDS AS  (FRA:29K) 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.

DFDS 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.

DFDS 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.


DFDS AS Days Inventory Related Terms


DFDS AS Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DFDS 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.

DFDS AS Days Inventory Chart

DFDS AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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DFDS AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DFDS AS Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DFDS 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.


DFDS AS Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DFDS AS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DFDS AS's Days Inventory falls into.


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DFDS AS Days Inventory Calculation

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

DFDS AS's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (43.177 + 34.142) / 2 ) / 3781.438*365
=38.6595 / 3781.438*365
=3.73

DFDS AS'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
=( (34.142 + 47.496) / 2 ) / 941.622*365 / 4
=40.819 / 941.622*365 / 4
=3.96

* 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 3.96 mean?
DFDS AS (FRA:29K) has a Days Inventory of 3.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, DFDS AS's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.73 to 5.75. According to the industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #191 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is DFDS AS's Days Inventory too high?
DFDS AS's current Days Inventory of 3.96 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.73 to a high of 5.75. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. DFDS AS's value of 3.96 is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #191 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #191 out of 797 companies for Days Inventory. This places DFDS AS in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. DFDS AS's value of 3.96 is 68.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DFDS AS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.73 to 5.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 12.40, DFDS AS 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 797 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. DFDS AS's current Days Inventory of 3.96 is 68.1% 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 DFDS AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFDS AS's current Days Inventory is 3.96, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (FRA:29K) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.43, compared to a current price of €15.30 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 3.96, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 68.1% below the Transportation industry median of 12.40. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 DFDS AS (FRA:29K), the current Days Inventory is 3.96 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 DFDS AS (FRA:29K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.30 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.43. GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:29K:

  • Days Inventory: 3.96 (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.89)
  • GF Value™: €20.43 vs. price of €15.30 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.1% below the Transportation median (#191 of 797)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:29K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DFDS AS Business Description

Address Marmorvej 18, Copenhagen, DNK, DK-2100
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
78GF Score

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