NovaFRA:NMR +2.71%94 Days Inventory is 164.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 150.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:NMR with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €257.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Semiconductors companies, Nova ranks worse than 72% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nova's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €155.8 Mil. Nova's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €86.2 Mil.
Hence, Nova's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 164.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nova's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NMR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 117.26 Med: 150.71 Max: 206.9
Current: 171.59
During the past 13 years, Nova's highest Days Inventory was 206.90. The lowest was 117.26. And the median was 150.71.
FRA:NMR's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 72% of 982
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 112.2
vs FRA:NMR: 171.59
Nova's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (168.62) to Mar. 2026 (164.96).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nova's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.
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.
Nova's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.
Nova (FRA:NMR) 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.
Nova'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.
Nova'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.
Nova Days Inventory Related Terms
Nova Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nova'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:NMR vs ONTO, AMKR, FORM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Nova'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.
Nova Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Nova's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nova'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.
Nova (FRA:NMR) has a Days Inventory of 164.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nova and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 150.71. Over the past decade, Nova's Days Inventory has ranged from 117.26 to 206.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova ranks #707 out of 982 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Nova's Days Inventory too high?
Nova's current Days Inventory of 164.96 is near median its 10-year median of 150.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 117.26 to a high of 206.90. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 112.20. Nova's value of 164.96 is 47% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova ranks #707 out of 982 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nova has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova's Days Inventory compare to ONTO and AMKR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Nova ranks #707 out of 982 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nova in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 112.20. Nova's value of 164.96 is 47% above this benchmark. Historically, Nova's own Days Inventory has ranged from 117.26 to 206.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 150.71 vs. the industry median of 112.20, Nova 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 112.20, based on 982 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. Nova's current Days Inventory of 164.96 is 47% 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 Nova and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 112.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova's current Days Inventory is 164.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 150.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova (FRA:NMR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €257.28, compared to a current price of €410.00 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 164.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 150.71 and 47% above the Semiconductors industry median of 112.20. Nova's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Nova (FRA:NMR), the current Days Inventory is 164.96 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 Nova (FRA:NMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €410.00 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €257.28.
GuruFocus considers Nova to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NMR:
Days Inventory: 164.96 (near median its 10-year median of 150.71)
GF Value™: €257.28 vs. price of €410.00 (59.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% above the Semiconductors median (#707 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nova Ltd is a provider of metrology and process control solutions used in semiconductor manufacturing. The company provides high-performance metrology solutions across the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle and develops differentiated inline metrology solutions deployed by a broad range of customers, including integrated circuit manufacturers. Its portfolio combines high-precision hardware and software, enabling customers to improve device performance, enhance yields, and accelerate time to market. Its products include Dimensional Metrology, Materials Metrology, Chemical Metrology, and Software Solutions. The company operates in China, Taiwan, R.O.C., the United States and other regions, with maximum revenue coming from China.
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