KennametalFRA:KM3 85 Days Inventory is 161.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 138.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:KM3 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,963 Industrial Products companies, Kennametal ranks worse than 62.98% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kennametal's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €589 Mil. Kennametal's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €333 Mil.
Hence, Kennametal's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 161.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kennametal's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KM3'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 119.46 Med: 138.95 Max: 152.01
Current: 152.01
During the past 13 years, Kennametal's highest Days Inventory was 152.01. The lowest was 119.46. And the median was 138.95.
FRA:KM3's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 62.98% of 2963
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs FRA:KM3: 152.01
Kennametal's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (153.45) to Mar. 2026 (161.49).
It might indicate that Kennametal's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kennametal's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
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.
Kennametal's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.15.
Kennametal (FRA:KM3) 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.
Kennametal'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.
Kennametal'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.
Kennametal Days Inventory Related Terms
Kennametal Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kennametal'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:KM3 vs HLMN, QEPC, EML: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kennametal'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.
Kennametal Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kennametal's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kennametal'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.
Kennametal (FRA:KM3) has a Days Inventory of 161.49 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kennametal and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 138.95. Over the past decade, Kennametal's Days Inventory has ranged from 119.46 to 152.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #1866 out of 2963 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Kennametal's Days Inventory too high?
Kennametal's current Days Inventory of 161.49 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 138.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 119.46 to a high of 152.01. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Kennametal's value of 161.49 is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #1866 out of 2963 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kennametal has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kennametal's Days Inventory compare to HLMN and QEPC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #1866 out of 2963 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kennametal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Kennametal's value of 161.49 is 35.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kennametal's own Days Inventory has ranged from 119.46 to 152.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 138.95 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Kennametal 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 2,963 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. Kennametal's current Days Inventory of 161.49 is 35.2% 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 Kennametal 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. Kennametal's current Days Inventory is 161.49, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 138.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kennametal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal (FRA:KM3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.41, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 161.49, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 138.95 and 35.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Kennametal's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Kennametal (FRA:KM3), the current Days Inventory is 161.49 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 Kennametal (FRA:KM3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.41.
GuruFocus considers Kennametal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KM3:
Days Inventory: 161.49 (16% above median its 10-year median of 138.95)
GF Value™: €25.41 vs. price of €28.60 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1866 of 2963)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance tooling and metal cutting products and services and offers an assortment of standard and custom metal cutting solutions to diverse end markets, including aerospace, general engineering, energy, and transportation. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
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