Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) Days Inventory: 176.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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FRA:B5H Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FRA:B5H
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Price €490.00
GF Value €665.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Days Inventory?

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FRA:B5H +0.82% 75 Days Inventory is 176.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 136.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:B5H with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €665.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks worse than 66.18% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €405 Mil. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €420 Mil. Hence, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 176.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:B5H' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 117.46   Med: 136.71   Max: 169.29
Current: 162.15

During the past 13 years, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's highest Days Inventory was 169.29. The lowest was 117.46. And the median was 136.71.

FRA:B5H's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
66.18% of 2969 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs FRA:B5H: 162.15

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (128.37) to Mar. 2026 (176.07). It might indicate that Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.

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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG  (FRA:B5H) 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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Days Inventory Chart

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 113.53 125.95 126.23 117.66 134.00

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 129.43 151.97 128.37 169.26 176.07

FRA:B5H vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Days Inventory Calculation

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

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (265.575 + 341.221) / 2 ) / 826.394*365
=303.398 / 826.394*365
=134.00

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (468.944 + 341.221) / 2 ) / 419.875*365 / 2
=405.0825 / 419.875*365 / 2
=176.07

* 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 176.07 mean?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) has a Days Inventory of 176.07 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 136.71. Over the past decade, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 117.46 to 169.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1965 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Days Inventory of 176.07 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 136.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 117.46 to a high of 169.29. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 176.07 is 47.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1965 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1965 out of 2969 companies for Days Inventory. This places Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 176.07 is 47.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 117.46 to 169.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 136.71 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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 Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,969 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Days Inventory of 176.07 is 47.4% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Days Inventory is 176.07, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 136.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €665.87, compared to a current price of €490.00 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 176.07, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 136.71 and 47.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H), the current Days Inventory is 176.07 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €490.00 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €665.87. GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:B5H:

  • Days Inventory: 176.07 (29% above median its 10-year median of 136.71)
  • GF Value™: €665.87 vs. price of €490.00 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 47.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1965 of 2969)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description

Address Franz-Burckhardt-Strasse 5, Winterthur, CHE, CH-8404
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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