Detection TechnologyFRA:6DT -2.23%71 Days Inventory is 215.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 139.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:6DT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Detection Technology ranks worse than 88.15% on this metric.
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.
Detection Technology's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
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.
Detection Technology's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29.
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) 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.
Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology Days Inventory Related Terms
Detection Technology Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Detection Technology'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.
FRA:6DT vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) has a Days Inventory of 215.15 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Detection Technology and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 139.48. Over the past decade, Detection Technology's Days Inventory has ranged from 81.35 to 241.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #2128 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Detection Technology's Days Inventory too high?
Detection Technology's current Days Inventory of 215.15 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 139.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.35 to a high of 241.15. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. Detection Technology's value of 215.15 is 128.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #2128 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's Days Inventory compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #2128 out of 2414 companies for Days Inventory. This places Detection Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. Detection Technology's value of 215.15 is 128.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Detection Technology's own Days Inventory has ranged from 81.35 to 241.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 139.48 vs. the industry median of 94.18, Detection Technology 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 94.18, based on 2,414 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. Detection Technology's current Days Inventory of 215.15 is 128.4% 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current Days Inventory is 215.15, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 139.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.21, compared to a current price of €7.88 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 215.15, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 139.48 and 128.4% above the Hardware industry median of 94.18. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT), the current Days Inventory is 215.15 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.88 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.21.
GuruFocus considers Detection Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6DT:
Days Inventory: 215.15 (54% above median its 10-year median of 139.48)
GF Value™: €14.21 vs. price of €7.88 (44.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128.4% above the Hardware median (#2128 of 2414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6DT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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