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Art's-Way Manufacturing CoFRA:ID2 -2.29%55 Days Inventory is 183.57 as of May. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 205.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:ID2 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 77.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ID2'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 150.87 Med: 205.17 Max: 322.71
Current: 216.27
During the past 13 years, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's highest Days Inventory was 322.71. The lowest was 150.87. And the median was 205.17.
FRA:ID2's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 77.51% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 125.6
vs FRA:ID2: 216.27
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.50.
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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 1.49.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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:ID2 vs GP, CLEV, HCAI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) has a Days Inventory of 183.57 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 205.17. Over the past decade, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 150.87 to 322.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #162 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory of 183.57 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 205.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 150.87 to a high of 322.71. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 125.60. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 183.57 is 46.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #162 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #162 out of 209 companies for Days Inventory. This places Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 125.60. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 183.57 is 46.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 150.87 to 322.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 205.17 vs. the industry median of 125.60, Art's-Way Manufacturing 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 125.60, based on 209 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory of 183.57 is 46.2% 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 125.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory is 183.57, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 205.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €2.56 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 183.57, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 205.17 and 46.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 125.60. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2), the current Days Inventory is 183.57 as of May. 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.56 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57.
GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ID2:
Days Inventory: 183.57 (11% below median its 10-year median of 205.17)
GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €2.56 (63.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#162 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ID2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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