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UmicoreFRA:NVJ -4.96%61 Days Inventory is 45.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 49.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:NVJ with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Waste Management companies, Umicore ranks worse than 63.98% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Umicore's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,423 Mil. Umicore's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €9,734 Mil.
Hence, Umicore's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 45.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Umicore's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NVJ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.46 Med: 49.89 Max: 69.64
Current: 49.92
During the past 13 years, Umicore's highest Days Inventory was 69.64. The lowest was 43.46. And the median was 49.89.
FRA:NVJ's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 63.98% of 211
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 28.49
vs FRA:NVJ: 49.92
Umicore's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (60.11) to Dec. 2025 (45.43).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Umicore's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.02.
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.
Umicore's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.23.
Umicore (FRA:NVJ) 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.
Umicore's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Umicore's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Umicore Days Inventory Related Terms
Umicore Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Umicore'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:NVJ vs WM, RSG, WCN: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Umicore'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.
Umicore Days Inventory vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umicore'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.
Umicore (FRA:NVJ) has a Days Inventory of 45.43 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.89. Over the past decade, Umicore's Days Inventory has ranged from 43.46 to 69.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #135 out of 211 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Umicore's Days Inventory too high?
Umicore's current Days Inventory of 45.43 is near median its 10-year median of 49.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.46 to a high of 69.64. The Waste Management industry median Days Inventory is 28.49. Umicore's value of 45.43 is 59.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umicore ranks #135 out of 211 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's Days Inventory compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #135 out of 211 companies for Days Inventory. This places Umicore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.49. Umicore's value of 45.43 is 59.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Umicore's own Days Inventory has ranged from 43.46 to 69.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.89 vs. the industry median of 28.49, Umicore 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 Waste Management company?
The median Days Inventory among Waste Management companies is 28.49, based on 211 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. Umicore's current Days Inventory of 45.43 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 Umicore and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umicore's current Days Inventory is 45.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (FRA:NVJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.56, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 45.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.89 and 59.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 28.49. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Umicore (FRA:NVJ), the current Days Inventory is 45.43 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Umicore (FRA:NVJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.56.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NVJ:
Days Inventory: 45.43 (near median its 10-year median of 49.89)
GF Value™: €2.56 vs. price of €4.60 (79.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% above the Waste Management median (#135 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NVJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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