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MGE EnergyFRA:MG1 73 Days Inventory is 35.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 47.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:MG1 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.09. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Utilities - Regulated companies, MGE Energy ranks worse than 74.17% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). MGE Energy's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €52.9 Mil. MGE Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €134.2 Mil.
Hence, MGE Energy's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for MGE Energy's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MG1'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.34 Med: 47.51 Max: 64.31
Current: 50.92
During the past 13 years, MGE Energy's highest Days Inventory was 64.31. The lowest was 42.34. And the median was 47.51.
FRA:MG1's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.17% of 453
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.53
vs FRA:MG1: 50.92
MGE Energy's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (45.31) to Mar. 2026 (35.93).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
MGE Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54.
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.
MGE Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) 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.
MGE Energy'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.
MGE Energy'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.
MGE Energy Days Inventory Related Terms
MGE Energy Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MGE Energy'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:MG1 vs HE, NWE, IMSR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, MGE Energy'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.
MGE Energy Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MGE Energy's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGE Energy'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.
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) has a Days Inventory of 35.93 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on MGE Energy and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 47.51. Over the past decade, MGE Energy's Days Inventory has ranged from 42.34 to 64.31. According to the industry distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #336 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is MGE Energy's Days Inventory too high?
MGE Energy's current Days Inventory of 35.93 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 47.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.34 to a high of 64.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.53. MGE Energy's value of 35.93 is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #336 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MGE Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGE Energy's Days Inventory compare to HE and NWE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, MGE Energy ranks #336 out of 453 companies for Days Inventory. This places MGE Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.53. MGE Energy's value of 35.93 is 59.5% above this benchmark. Historically, MGE Energy's own Days Inventory has ranged from 42.34 to 64.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.51 vs. the industry median of 22.53, MGE Energy 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.53, based on 453 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. MGE Energy's current Days Inventory of 35.93 is 59.5% 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 MGE Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGE Energy's current Days Inventory is 35.93, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 47.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGE Energy stock overvalued right now?
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) has a current Days Inventory of 35.93. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.09, compared to a current price of €71.50 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 35.93, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 47.51 and 59.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.53. MGE Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 MGE Energy (FRA:MG1), the current Days Inventory is 35.93 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 MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGE Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €71.50 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.09.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MG1:
Days Inventory: 35.93 (24% below median its 10-year median of 47.51)
GF Value™: €76.09 vs. price of €71.50 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#336 of 453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGE Energy provides electric service to 170,000 customers and natural gas service to 180,000 customers in Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Nearly 90% of customers are residential. The company also owns a 3.6% stake in American Transmission Co. MGE owns interests in two coal power plants that earn guaranteed fixed rates of return, contributing about 20% of earnings.
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