The MiddlebyFRA:MBY -1.34%84 Days Inventory is 124.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 124.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:MBY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €131.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,967 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks worse than 64.78% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Middleby's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €611 Mil. The Middleby's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €447 Mil.
Hence, The Middleby's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 124.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Middleby's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MBY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.47 Med: 124.13 Max: 187.68
Current: 157.35
During the past 13 years, The Middleby's highest Days Inventory was 187.68. The lowest was 96.47. And the median was 124.13.
FRA:MBY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 64.78% of 2967
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs FRA:MBY: 157.35
The Middleby's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (161.96) to Mar. 2026 (124.69).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Middleby's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
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.
The Middleby's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84.
The Middleby (FRA:MBY) 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.
The Middleby'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.
The Middleby'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.
The Middleby Days Inventory Related Terms
The Middleby Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Middleby'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:MBY vs NPO, GTES, JBTM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Middleby'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.
The Middleby Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Middleby'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.
The Middleby (FRA:MBY) has a Days Inventory of 124.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Middleby and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 124.13. Over the past decade, The Middleby's Days Inventory has ranged from 96.47 to 187.68. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1922 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is The Middleby's Days Inventory too high?
The Middleby's current Days Inventory of 124.69 is near median its 10-year median of 124.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.47 to a high of 187.68. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. The Middleby's value of 124.69 is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1922 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's Days Inventory compare to NPO and GTES?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1922 out of 2967 companies for Days Inventory. This places The Middleby in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. The Middleby's value of 124.69 is 4.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The Middleby's own Days Inventory has ranged from 96.47 to 187.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 124.13 vs. the industry median of 119.47, The Middleby 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 2,967 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. The Middleby's current Days Inventory of 124.69 is 4.4% 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 The Middleby 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. The Middleby's current Days Inventory is 124.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 124.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby (FRA:MBY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €131.95, compared to a current price of €147.00 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 124.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 124.13 and 4.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY), the current Days Inventory is 124.69 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €147.00 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €131.95.
GuruFocus considers The Middleby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBY:
Days Inventory: 124.69 (near median its 10-year median of 124.13)
GF Value™: €131.95 vs. price of €147.00 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1922 of 2967)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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