Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (FRA:BMW) Days Inventory: 75.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median

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What is Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Days Inventory?

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG FRA:BMW -1.03% 75 Days Inventory is 75.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 61.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:BMW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ranks better than 53.29% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21,958 Mil. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €26,441 Mil. Hence, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:BMW' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.55   Med: 61.21   Max: 75.83
Current: 75.83

During the past 13 years, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's highest Days Inventory was 75.83. The lowest was 54.55. And the median was 61.21.

FRA:BMW's Days Inventory is ranked better than
53.29% of 1291 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33 vs FRA:BMW: 75.83

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (79.06) to Mar. 2026 (75.78).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20.

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. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG  (FRA:BMW) 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.

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG'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.

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG'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.


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Days Inventory Related Terms


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bayerische Motoren Werke 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.

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Days Inventory Chart

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:BMW vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Bayerische Motoren Werke 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.


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Days Inventory Calculation

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

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (24387 + 21281) / 2 ) / 112858*365
=22834 / 112858*365
=73.85

Bayerische Motoren Werke 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (21281 + 22635) / 2 ) / 26441*365 / 4
=21958 / 26441*365 / 4
=75.78

* 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 75.78 mean?
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (FRA:BMW) has a Days Inventory of 75.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 61.21. Over the past decade, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.55 to 75.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ranks #603 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory too high?
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's current Days Inventory of 75.78 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 61.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.55 to a high of 75.83. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's value of 75.78 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ranks #603 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's Days Inventory compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG ranks #603 out of 1291 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Bayerische Motoren Werke AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's value of 75.78 is 5.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.55 to 75.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.21 vs. the industry median of 80.33, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.33, based on 1,291 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. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's current Days Inventory of 75.78 is 5.7% 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 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's current Days Inventory is 75.78, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 61.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bayerische Motoren Werke AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (FRA:BMW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.96, compared to a current price of €57.48 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 75.78, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 61.21 and 5.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (FRA:BMW), the current Days Inventory is 75.78 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 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (FRA:BMW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €57.48 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.96. GuruFocus considers Bayerische Motoren Werke AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BMW:

  • Days Inventory: 75.78 (24% above median its 10-year median of 61.21)
  • GF Value™: €82.96 vs. price of €57.48 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#603 of 1291)

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


Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Business Description

Address Petuelring 130, Munich, BY, DEU, 80809
BMW is a premium passenger car and motorcycle original equipment manufacturer, home to the brands BMW, Mini Cooper, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad. BMW sold 2.7 million vehicles in 2025, or which 2.5 million were passenger cars. In terms of sales volume, Europe and Asia are BMW's largest regions, contributing 43% and 33%, respectively. BMW's core competence is in the "affordable" luxury channel, with limited exposure to high-end vehicles.
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