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Carel Industries SpAFRA:CIG -7.03%98 Days Inventory is 132.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 135.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIG with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Carel Industries SpA ranks worse than 69.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carel Industries SpA's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CIG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 112.75 Med: 135.67 Max: 160.88
Current: 137.5
During the past 12 years, Carel Industries SpA's highest Days Inventory was 160.88. The lowest was 112.75. And the median was 135.67.
FRA:CIG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 69.66% of 2419
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.24
vs FRA:CIG: 137.50
Carel Industries SpA's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (155.80) to Mar. 2026 (132.75).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Carel Industries SpA's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
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.
Carel Industries SpA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.
Carel Industries SpA (FRA:CIG) 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.
Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA Days Inventory Related Terms
Carel Industries SpA Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carel Industries 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:CIG vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Carel Industries 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.
Carel Industries SpA Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Carel Industries SpA's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carel Industries 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.
Carel Industries SpA (FRA:CIG) has a Days Inventory of 132.75 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 135.67. Over the past decade, Carel Industries SpA's Days Inventory has ranged from 112.75 to 160.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #1685 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Carel Industries SpA's Days Inventory too high?
Carel Industries SpA's current Days Inventory of 132.75 is near median its 10-year median of 135.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 112.75 to a high of 160.88. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Carel Industries SpA's value of 132.75 is 40.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #1685 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carel Industries SpA has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carel Industries SpA's Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #1685 out of 2419 companies for Days Inventory. This places Carel Industries SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Carel Industries SpA's value of 132.75 is 40.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Carel Industries SpA's own Days Inventory has ranged from 112.75 to 160.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 135.67 vs. the industry median of 94.24, Carel Industries 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 a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.24, based on 2,419 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. Carel Industries SpA's current Days Inventory of 132.75 is 40.9% 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 Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carel Industries SpA's current Days Inventory is 132.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 135.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carel Industries SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA (FRA:CIG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.20, compared to a current price of €27.10 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 132.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 135.67 and 40.9% above the Hardware industry median of 94.24. Carel Industries SpA's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 5 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 Carel Industries SpA (FRA:CIG), the current Days Inventory is 132.75 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 Carel Industries SpA (FRA:CIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.10 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.20.
GuruFocus considers Carel Industries SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CIG:
Days Inventory: 132.75 (near median its 10-year median of 135.67)
GF Value™: €23.20 vs. price of €27.10 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.9% above the Hardware median (#1685 of 2419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carel Industries SpA manufactures control systems and humidification for air conditioning and refrigeration. The group provides control solutions for the commercial, industrial, and residential air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) markets. Its geographical segments are Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America, and APAC. The company's industrial applications for the air-conditioning sector are designed for data centers. Its products include programmable controls, room terminals, Isothermal Humidifiers, Sensors and protection devices, Sensors and protection devices, and others. The company derives maximum revenue from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa segment.
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