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Chart IndustriesFRA:I3N 84 Days Inventory is 83.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 99.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:I3N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Chart Industries ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chart Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:I3N'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.63 Med: 99.34 Max: 131.45
Current: 69.88
During the past 13 years, Chart Industries's highest Days Inventory was 131.45. The lowest was 68.63. And the median was 99.34.
FRA:I3N's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.69% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs FRA:I3N: 69.88
Chart Industries's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (69.79) to Mar. 2026 (83.02).
It might indicate that Chart Industries's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Chart Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.10.
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.
Chart Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) 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.
Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Chart Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chart Industries'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:I3N vs DCI, FLS, AOS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chart Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) has a Days Inventory of 83.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chart Industries and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 99.34. Over the past decade, Chart Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 68.63 to 131.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #633 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Chart Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Chart Industries' current Days Inventory of 83.02 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 99.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.63 to a high of 131.45. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Chart Industries' value of 83.02 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #633 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chart Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chart Industries' Days Inventory compare to DCI and FLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #633 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chart Industries in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Chart Industries' value of 83.02 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Chart Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.63 to 131.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.34 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Chart Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,971 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. Chart Industries's current Days Inventory of 83.02 is 30.5% 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 Chart Industries 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. Chart Industries's current Days Inventory is 83.02, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 99.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chart Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.89, compared to a current price of €181.75 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 83.02, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 99.34 and 30.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Chart Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N), the current Days Inventory is 83.02 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €181.75 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.89.
GuruFocus considers Chart Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I3N:
Days Inventory: 83.02 (16% below median its 10-year median of 99.34)
GF Value™: €165.89 vs. price of €181.75 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Industrial Products median (#633 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I3N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chart Industries provides a variety of cryogenic equipment for storage, distribution, and other processes within the industrial gas and liquefied natural gas industries. It also provides natural gas processing solutions for the natural gas industry and specialty products that serve a variety of spaces, including hydrogen, biofuels, cannabis, and water treatment. The firm acquired Howden in a significant deal in early 2023, roughly doubling the size of the company. It plans to merge with Flowserve by the end of 2025.
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