Northrop GrummanFRA:NTH +5.36%87 Days Inventory is 15.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 11.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:NTH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €482.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Northrop Grumman ranks better than 93.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northrop Grumman's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NTH'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.24 Med: 11.13 Max: 16.27
Current: 16.27
During the past 13 years, Northrop Grumman's highest Days Inventory was 16.27. The lowest was 8.24. And the median was 11.13.
FRA:NTH's Days Inventory is ranked better than 93.25% of 326
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.34
vs FRA:NTH: 16.27
Northrop Grumman's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (17.82) to Mar. 2026 (15.80).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Northrop Grumman's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.78.
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.
Northrop Grumman's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.
Northrop Grumman (FRA:NTH) 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.
Northrop Grumman'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.
Northrop Grumman'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.
Northrop Grumman Days Inventory Related Terms
Northrop Grumman Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northrop Grumman'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:NTH vs HONAV, TDG, LHX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Northrop Grumman'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.
Northrop Grumman Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Northrop Grumman's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northrop Grumman'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.
Northrop Grumman (FRA:NTH) has a Days Inventory of 15.80 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Northrop Grumman and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 11.13. Over the past decade, Northrop Grumman's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.24 to 16.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #22 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Northrop Grumman's Days Inventory too high?
Northrop Grumman's current Days Inventory of 15.80 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 11.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.24 to a high of 16.27. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.34. Northrop Grumman's value of 15.80 is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #22 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northrop Grumman has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northrop Grumman's Days Inventory compare to HONAV and TDG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Northrop Grumman ranks #22 out of 326 companies for Days Inventory. This places Northrop Grumman in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.34. Northrop Grumman's value of 15.80 is 88.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Northrop Grumman's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.24 to 16.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.13 vs. the industry median of 141.34, Northrop Grumman has consistently been below 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.34, based on 326 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. Northrop Grumman's current Days Inventory of 15.80 is 88.8% below 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 Northrop Grumman and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northrop Grumman's current Days Inventory is 15.80, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 11.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northrop Grumman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northrop Grumman (FRA:NTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €482.16, compared to a current price of €474.00 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.80, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 11.13 and 88.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.34. Northrop Grumman's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Northrop Grumman (FRA:NTH), the current Days Inventory is 15.80 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 Northrop Grumman (FRA:NTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northrop Grumman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €474.00 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €482.16.
GuruFocus considers Northrop Grumman to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NTH:
Days Inventory: 15.80 (42% above median its 10-year median of 11.13)
GF Value™: €482.16 vs. price of €474.00 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#22 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northrop Grumman is a diversified defense contractor providing aeronautics, defense, and space systems. The company's aerospace segment produces autonomous and piloted aircraft such as Global Hawk drones and the new B-21 bomber, creates the fuselage for the massive F-35 program, and maintains and upgrades numerous other military aircraft. Defense systems makes artillery and missile ammunition and guidance systems, long-range missiles, and missile defense systems. Mission systems creates and integrates a variety of radar, navigation, and communication systems for avionics, weapons control, and countermeasures on a range of platforms from helicopters to destroyers. Space systems produces satellites, sensors, space structures, and rocket motors.
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