Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) Days Inventory: 99.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:LW2 Distribution Solutions Group Inc FRA:LW2
76 GF Score
Price €29.40
GF Value €28.05
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What is Distribution Solutions Group Days Inventory?

Distribution Solutions Group FRA:LW2 +0.68% 76 Days Inventory is 99.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 109.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:LW2 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.05. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Distribution Solutions Group ranks worse than 55.19% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Distribution Solutions Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €312 Mil. Distribution Solutions Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €288 Mil. Hence, Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 99.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LW2' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.05   Med: 109.24   Max: 145.74
Current: 96.77

During the past 13 years, Distribution Solutions Group's highest Days Inventory was 145.74. The lowest was 91.05. And the median was 109.24.

FRA:LW2's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
55.19% of 154 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 91.35 vs FRA:LW2: 96.77

Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (102.98) to Mar. 2026 (99.08).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Distribution Solutions Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.

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. Distribution Solutions Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.


Distribution Solutions Group  (FRA:LW2) 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.

Distribution Solutions Group'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.

Distribution Solutions Group'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.


Distribution Solutions Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Distribution Solutions Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Distribution Solutions Group'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.

Distribution Solutions Group Days Inventory Chart

Distribution Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Distribution Solutions Group 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:LW2 vs GIC, BXC, TITN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Distribution Solutions Group'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.


Distribution Solutions Group Days Inventory vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Distribution Solutions Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (332.556 + 301.781) / 2 ) / 1125.56*365
=317.1685 / 1125.56*365
=102.85

Distribution Solutions Group'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
=( (301.781 + 323.088) / 2 ) / 287.748*365 / 4
=312.4345 / 287.748*365 / 4
=99.08

* 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 99.08 mean?
Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) has a Days Inventory of 99.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 109.24. Over the past decade, Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 91.05 to 145.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #85 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory too high?
Distribution Solutions Group's current Days Inventory of 99.08 is near median its 10-year median of 109.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.05 to a high of 145.74. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 91.35. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 99.08 is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #85 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Distribution Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribution Solutions Group's Days Inventory compare to GIC and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #85 out of 154 companies for Days Inventory. This places Distribution Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 91.35. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 99.08 is 8.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Distribution Solutions Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 91.05 to 145.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 109.24 vs. the industry median of 91.35, Distribution Solutions Group 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 Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Distribution companies is 91.35, based on 154 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. Distribution Solutions Group's current Days Inventory of 99.08 is 8.5% 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 Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 91.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribution Solutions Group's current Days Inventory is 99.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 109.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribution Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) has a current Days Inventory of 99.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.05, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 99.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 109.24 and 8.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 91.35. Distribution Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2), the current Days Inventory is 99.08 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 Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribution Solutions Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.05.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LW2:

  • Days Inventory: 99.08 (near median its 10-year median of 109.24)
  • GF Value™: €28.05 vs. price of €29.40 (4.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#85 of 154)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Distribution Solutions Group Business Description

Other Exchanges DSGR:USALW2:Germany
Address 301 Commerce Street, Suite 1700, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76102
Distribution Solutions Group Inc is a specialty distribution company providing value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technology markets. The company operates through four reportable segments: Lawson, TestEquity, Gexpro Services and Canada Branch Division. Lawson distributes specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and government MRO marketplace. TestEquity, which generates maximum revenue, distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies and vendor managed inventory programs. Gexpro Services is a supply chain solutions provider. The company generates majority of its revenue from United States.
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