ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) Days Inventory: 65.20 (As of Sep. 2025) — 76% Above Median


FRA:AEBA ALLETE Inc FRA:AEBA
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What is ALLETE Days Inventory?

ALLETE FRA:AEBA 26 Days Inventory is 65.20 as of Sep. 2025, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 37.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:AEBA with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.55. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). ALLETE's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €156 Mil. ALLETE's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €218 Mil. Hence, ALLETE's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 65.20.

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

FRA:AEBA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.17   Med: 37.1   Max: 89.89
Current: 61.73

During the past 13 years, ALLETE's highest Days Inventory was 89.89. The lowest was 32.17. And the median was 37.10.

FRA:AEBA's Days Inventory is not ranked
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 22.52 vs FRA:AEBA: 61.73

ALLETE's Days Inventory increased from Sep. 2024 (59.00) to Sep. 2025 (65.20). It might indicate that ALLETE's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. ALLETE's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.40.

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. ALLETE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.49.


ALLETE  (FRA:AEBA) 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.

ALLETE's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 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.

ALLETE's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 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.


ALLETE Days Inventory Related Terms


ALLETE Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALLETE'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.

ALLETE Days Inventory Chart

ALLETE Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory
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ALLETE Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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FRA:AEBA vs SRE, AES: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ALLETE'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.


ALLETE Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, ALLETE's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ALLETE Days Inventory Calculation

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

ALLETE's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (160.842 + 147.643) / 2 ) / 986.324*365
=154.2425 / 986.324*365
=57.08

ALLETE's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (154.499 + 157.535) / 2 ) / 218.368*365 / 4
=156.017 / 218.368*365 / 4
=65.20

* 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 65.20 mean?
ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) has a Days Inventory of 65.20 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ALLETE and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 37.10. Over the past decade, ALLETE's Days Inventory has ranged from 32.17 to 89.89.
Is ALLETE's Days Inventory too high?
ALLETE's current Days Inventory of 65.20 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 37.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.17 to a high of 89.89. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. ALLETE's value of 65.20 is 189.5% above this industry median. Overall, ALLETE has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALLETE's Days Inventory compare to SRE and AES?
ALLETE's Days Inventory of 65.20 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. ALLETE's value of 65.20 is 189.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ALLETE's own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.17 to 89.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.10 vs. the industry median of 22.52, ALLETE 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 450 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. ALLETE's current Days Inventory of 65.20 is 189.5% 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 ALLETE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALLETE's current Days Inventory is 65.20, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 37.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALLETE stock overvalued right now?
ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) has a current Days Inventory of 65.20. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.55, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 65.20, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 37.10 and 189.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. ALLETE's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 ALLETE (FRA:AEBA), the current Days Inventory is 65.20 as of Sep. 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 ALLETE (FRA:AEBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALLETE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.55.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AEBA:

  • Days Inventory: 65.20 (76% above median its 10-year median of 37.10)
  • GF Value™: €51.55 vs. price of €57.50 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 189.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median

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


ALLETE Business Description

Address 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA, 55802-2093
ALLETE Inc provides competitively-priced energy in America's Upper Midwest region and invests in transmission infrastructure and other energy-centric businesses. The company has two reportable segments. The first segment is Regulated Operations, which includes the company's regulated utilities, Minnesota Power and SWL&P, as well as its investment in ATC. ATC is a regulated utility based in Wisconsin that owns and maintains electric transmission assets in parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. The second segment is ALLETE Clean Energy, which focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects.
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