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Ryerson HoldingFRA:7RY -0.74%65 Days Inventory is 63.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 71.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:7RY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.80. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Ryerson Holding ranks better than 80.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryerson Holding's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7RY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.9 Med: 71.13 Max: 89.23
Current: 66.91
During the past 13 years, Ryerson Holding's highest Days Inventory was 89.23. The lowest was 57.90. And the median was 71.13.
FRA:7RY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 80.65% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.55
vs FRA:7RY: 66.91
Ryerson Holding's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (66.82) to Mar. 2026 (63.23).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ryerson Holding's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.44.
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.
Ryerson Holding's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) 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.
Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding Days Inventory Related Terms
Ryerson Holding Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryerson Holding'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:7RY vs PRLB, MEC, IIIN: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ryerson Holding's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) has a Days Inventory of 63.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ryerson Holding and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 71.13. Over the past decade, Ryerson Holding's Days Inventory has ranged from 57.90 to 89.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #575 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Ryerson Holding's Days Inventory too high?
Ryerson Holding's current Days Inventory of 63.23 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 71.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.90 to a high of 89.23. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.55. Ryerson Holding's value of 63.23 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #575 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryerson Holding has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryerson Holding's Days Inventory compare to PRLB and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #575 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ryerson Holding in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.55. Ryerson Holding's value of 63.23 is 47.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ryerson Holding's own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.90 to 89.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.13 vs. the industry median of 119.55, Ryerson Holding 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.55, 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. Ryerson Holding's current Days Inventory of 63.23 is 47.1% 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 Ryerson Holding and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryerson Holding's current Days Inventory is 63.23, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 71.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryerson Holding stock overvalued right now?
Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) has a current Days Inventory of 63.23. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.80, compared to a current price of €26.80 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 63.23, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 71.13 and 47.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.55. Ryerson Holding's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY), the current Days Inventory is 63.23 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 Ryerson Holding (FRA:7RY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.80 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.80.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7RY:
Days Inventory: 63.23 (11% below median its 10-year median of 71.13)
GF Value™: €19.80 vs. price of €26.80 (35.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% below the Industrial Products median (#575 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7RY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryerson Holding Corp provides a metals service center, and value-added processor and is a distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to its North American operations, it conducts processing and distribution operations in China. It carries a full line of products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms. The company has one operating and reportable segment, metals service centers. It derives substantially all of its sales from the processing and distribution of met. Geographically, the majority revenue is generated from the United States.
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