Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). ALA SpA's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €127.5 Mil. ALA SpA's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €113.5 Mil.
Hence, ALA SpA's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 204.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALA SpA's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8WD'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 172.45 Med: 194.17 Max: 223.55
Current: 199.23
During the past 7 years, ALA SpA's highest Days Inventory was 223.55. The lowest was 172.45. And the median was 194.17.
FRA:8WD's Days Inventory is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 91.475
vs FRA:8WD: 199.23
ALA SpA's Days Inventory
increased
from Jun. 2024 (183.36) to Jun. 2025 (204.97).
It might indicate that ALA SpA's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
ALA SpA's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.89.
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.
ALA SpA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.77.
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) 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.
ALA SpA's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 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.
ALA SpA's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 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.
ALA SpA Days Inventory Related Terms
ALA SpA Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALA SpA'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:8WD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA Days Inventory vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a Days Inventory of 204.97 as of Jun. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ALA SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 194.17. Over the past decade, ALA SpA's Days Inventory has ranged from 172.45 to 223.55.
Is ALA SpA's Days Inventory too high?
ALA SpA's current Days Inventory of 204.97 is near median its 10-year median of 194.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 172.45 to a high of 223.55. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 91.48. ALA SpA's value of 204.97 is 124.1% above this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's Days Inventory compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's Days Inventory of 204.97 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 91.48. ALA SpA's value of 204.97 is 124.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ALA SpA's own Days Inventory has ranged from 172.45 to 223.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 194.17 vs. the industry median of 91.48, ALA SpA 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 Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Distribution companies is 91.48, based on 152 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. ALA SpA's current Days Inventory of 204.97 is 124.1% 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 ALA SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 91.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current Days Inventory is 204.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 194.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a current Days Inventory of 204.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 204.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 194.17 and 124.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 91.48. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD), the current Days Inventory is 204.97 as of Jun. 2025. 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WD:
Days Inventory: 204.97 (near median its 10-year median of 194.17)
GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.1% above the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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