Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Days Inventory: 158.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median


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What is Franklin Electric Co Days Inventory?

Franklin Electric Co FRA:FE4 +1.10% 85 Days Inventory is 158.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 133.16. GuruFocus rates FRA:FE4 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.70. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,967 Industrial Products companies, Franklin Electric Co ranks worse than 60.8% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Franklin Electric Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €488 Mil. Franklin Electric Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €282 Mil. Hence, Franklin Electric Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 158.29.

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

FRA:FE4' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 117.47   Med: 133.16   Max: 147.06
Current: 147.06

During the past 13 years, Franklin Electric Co's highest Days Inventory was 147.06. The lowest was 117.47. And the median was 133.16.

FRA:FE4's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
60.8% of 2967 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs FRA:FE4: 147.06

Franklin Electric Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (165.98) to Mar. 2026 (158.29).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Franklin Electric Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.

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. Franklin Electric Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.


Franklin Electric Co  (FRA:FE4) 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.

Franklin Electric Co'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.

Franklin Electric Co'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.


Franklin Electric Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Franklin Electric Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Electric Co'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.

Franklin Electric Co Days Inventory Chart

Franklin Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Franklin Electric Co 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:FE4 vs CSW, MIR, SYM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Franklin Electric Co'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.


Franklin Electric Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Franklin Electric Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Electric Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Franklin Electric Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Franklin Electric Co'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
=( (462.101 + 472.246) / 2 ) / 1174.527*365
=467.1735 / 1174.527*365
=145.18

Franklin Electric Co'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
=( (472.246 + 504.475) / 2 ) / 281.53*365 / 4
=488.3605 / 281.53*365 / 4
=158.29

* 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 158.29 mean?
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a Days Inventory of 158.29 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Franklin Electric Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 133.16. Over the past decade, Franklin Electric Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 117.47 to 147.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1804 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Franklin Electric Co's Days Inventory too high?
Franklin Electric Co's current Days Inventory of 158.29 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 133.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 117.47 to a high of 147.06. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Franklin Electric Co's value of 158.29 is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1804 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Electric Co's Days Inventory compare to CSW and MIR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1804 out of 2967 companies for Days Inventory. This places Franklin Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Franklin Electric Co's value of 158.29 is 32.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Electric Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 117.47 to 147.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 133.16 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Franklin Electric Co 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 2,967 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. Franklin Electric Co's current Days Inventory of 158.29 is 32.5% 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 Franklin Electric Co 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. Franklin Electric Co's current Days Inventory is 158.29, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 133.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a current Days Inventory of 158.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.70, compared to a current price of €92.00 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 158.29, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 133.16 and 32.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Franklin Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4), the current Days Inventory is 158.29 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 Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €92.00 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.70.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FE4:

  • Days Inventory: 158.29 (19% above median its 10-year median of 133.16)
  • GF Value™: €92.70 vs. price of €92.00 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1804 of 2967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Franklin Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges FELE:USA
Address 9255 Coverdale Road, Fort Wayne, IN, USA, 46809
Franklin Electric Co Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, composed of submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls, water treatment systems, and related parts and equipment. It has three segments; The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in groundwater, water transfer, and wastewater, The Energy Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, pipe, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in fueling system applications and the Distribution segment sells and provides presale support and specifications to the installing contractors.
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