Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) Days Inventory: 64.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Dolby Laboratories Days Inventory?

Dolby Laboratories FRA:FUO +0.19% 73 Days Inventory is 64.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 68.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:FUO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, Dolby Laboratories ranks worse than 66.86% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dolby Laboratories's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €27 Mil. Dolby Laboratories's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €39 Mil. Hence, Dolby Laboratories's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dolby Laboratories's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FUO' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.56   Med: 68.6   Max: 90.08
Current: 68.39

During the past 13 years, Dolby Laboratories's highest Days Inventory was 90.08. The lowest was 44.56. And the median was 68.60.

FRA:FUO's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
66.86% of 673 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.09 vs FRA:FUO: 68.39

Dolby Laboratories's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (85.88) to Mar. 2026 (64.05).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Dolby Laboratories's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.

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. Dolby Laboratories's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.


Dolby Laboratories  (FRA:FUO) 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.

Dolby Laboratories'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.

Dolby Laboratories'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.


Dolby Laboratories Days Inventory Related Terms


Dolby Laboratories Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories'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.

Dolby Laboratories Days Inventory Chart

Dolby Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
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Dolby Laboratories 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:FUO vs AMTM, UNF, AZZ: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dolby Laboratories'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.


Dolby Laboratories Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dolby Laboratories's Days Inventory falls into.


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Dolby Laboratories Days Inventory Calculation

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

Dolby Laboratories's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (30.389 + 25.921) / 2 ) / 136.433*365
=28.155 / 136.433*365
=75.32

Dolby Laboratories'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
=( (26.699 + 27.619) / 2 ) / 38.692*365 / 4
=27.159 / 38.692*365 / 4
=64.05

* 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 64.05 mean?
Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) has a Days Inventory of 64.05 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.60. Over the past decade, Dolby Laboratories' Days Inventory has ranged from 44.56 to 90.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #450 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Dolby Laboratories' Days Inventory too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current Days Inventory of 64.05 is near median its 10-year median of 68.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.56 to a high of 90.08. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.09. Dolby Laboratories' value of 64.05 is 155.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #450 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' Days Inventory compare to AMTM and UNF?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #450 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dolby Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.09. Dolby Laboratories' value of 64.05 is 155.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dolby Laboratories' own Days Inventory has ranged from 44.56 to 90.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.60 vs. the industry median of 25.09, Dolby Laboratories 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.09, based on 673 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. Dolby Laboratories's current Days Inventory of 64.05 is 155.3% 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 Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolby Laboratories's current Days Inventory is 64.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.25, compared to a current price of €43.26 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 64.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.60 and 155.3% above the Business Services industry median of 25.09. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO), the current Days Inventory is 64.05 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €43.26 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.25. GuruFocus considers Dolby Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FUO:

  • Days Inventory: 64.05 (near median its 10-year median of 68.60)
  • GF Value™: €74.25 vs. price of €43.26 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 155.3% above the Business Services median (#450 of 673)

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


Dolby Laboratories Business Description

Address 1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94103-1410
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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