Applied Industrial TechnologiesFRA:AT4 +1.53%88 Days Inventory is 54.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 61.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:AT4 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €217.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks better than 70.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Industrial Technologies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AT4'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.83 Med: 61.8 Max: 70.57
Current: 55.98
During the past 13 years, Applied Industrial Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 70.57. The lowest was 54.83. And the median was 61.80.
FRA:AT4's Days Inventory is ranked better than 70.59% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 91.52
vs FRA:AT4: 55.98
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Applied Industrial Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.66.
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.
Applied Industrial Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies'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.
Applied Industrial Technologies'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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms
Applied Industrial Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Days Inventory Chart
FRA:AT4 vs QXO, CNM, WSO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial Technologies'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.
Applied Industrial Technologies Days Inventory vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Industrial Technologies'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.
Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) has a Days Inventory of 54.95 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 61.80. Over the past decade, Applied Industrial Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 54.83 to 70.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #45 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current Days Inventory of 54.95 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 61.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.83 to a high of 70.57. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 91.52. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 54.95 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #45 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' Days Inventory compare to QXO and CNM?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #45 out of 153 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Applied Industrial Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 91.52. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 54.95 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Applied Industrial Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.83 to 70.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.80 vs. the industry median of 91.52, Applied Industrial Technologies 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 Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Distribution companies is 91.52, based on 153 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. Applied Industrial Technologies's current Days Inventory of 54.95 is 40% 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 Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 91.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Industrial Technologies's current Days Inventory is 54.95, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 61.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €217.86, compared to a current price of €278.60 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 54.95, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 61.80 and 40% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 91.52. Applied Industrial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4), the current Days Inventory is 54.95 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €278.60 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €217.86.
GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AT4:
Days Inventory: 54.95 (11% below median its 10-year median of 61.80)
GF Value™: €217.86 vs. price of €278.60 (27.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Industrial Distribution median (#45 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Industrial Technologies Business Description
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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