Illinois Tool WorksFRA:ILT +0.34%85 Days Inventory is 68.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 60.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:ILT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €233.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Illinois Tool Works ranks better than 79.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Illinois Tool Works's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ILT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.89 Med: 60.11 Max: 73.68
Current: 68.32
During the past 13 years, Illinois Tool Works's highest Days Inventory was 73.68. The lowest was 49.89. And the median was 60.11.
FRA:ILT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 79.72% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs FRA:ILT: 68.32
Illinois Tool Works's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (70.10) to Mar. 2026 (68.03).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Illinois Tool Works's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.
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.
Illinois Tool Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) 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.
Illinois Tool Works'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.
Illinois Tool Works'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.
Illinois Tool Works Days Inventory Related Terms
Illinois Tool Works Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Illinois Tool Works'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:ILT vs EMR, CMI, AME: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Illinois Tool Works'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.
Illinois Tool Works Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Illinois Tool Works's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illinois Tool Works'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.
Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) has a Days Inventory of 68.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 60.11. Over the past decade, Illinois Tool Works' Days Inventory has ranged from 49.89 to 73.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #602 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Illinois Tool Works' Days Inventory too high?
Illinois Tool Works' current Days Inventory of 68.03 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 60.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.89 to a high of 73.68. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Illinois Tool Works' value of 68.03 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #602 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Illinois Tool Works has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illinois Tool Works' Days Inventory compare to EMR and CMI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #602 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Illinois Tool Works in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Illinois Tool Works' value of 68.03 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Illinois Tool Works' own Days Inventory has ranged from 49.89 to 73.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.11 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Illinois Tool Works 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 2,968 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. Illinois Tool Works's current Days Inventory of 68.03 is 43.1% 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 Illinois Tool Works 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. Illinois Tool Works's current Days Inventory is 68.03, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 60.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illinois Tool Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €233.67, compared to a current price of €235.20 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 68.03, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 60.11 and 43.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Illinois Tool Works' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT), the current Days Inventory is 68.03 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 Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €235.20 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €233.67.
GuruFocus considers Illinois Tool Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ILT:
Days Inventory: 68.03 (13% above median its 10-year median of 60.11)
GF Value™: €233.67 vs. price of €235.20 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% below the Industrial Products median (#602 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ILT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.
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