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Qantas AirwaysFRA:QAN +1.26%82 Days Inventory is 13.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 19.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:QAN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, Qantas Airways ranks worse than 55.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qantas Airways's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QAN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.37 Med: 19.06 Max: 51.24
Current: 13.71
During the past 13 years, Qantas Airways's highest Days Inventory was 51.24. The lowest was 11.37. And the median was 19.06.
FRA:QAN's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 55.49% of 802
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4
vs FRA:QAN: 13.71
Qantas Airways's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (12.09) to Dec. 2025 (13.92).
It might indicate that Qantas Airways's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Qantas Airways's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.11.
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.
Qantas Airways's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03.
Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) 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.
Qantas Airways'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.
Qantas Airways'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.
Qantas Airways Days Inventory Related Terms
Qantas Airways Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qantas Airways'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:QAN vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Qantas Airways'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.
Qantas Airways Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qantas Airways's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qantas Airways'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.
Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) has a Days Inventory of 13.92 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Qantas Airways and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 19.06. Over the past decade, Qantas Airways' Days Inventory has ranged from 11.37 to 51.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #445 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Qantas Airways' Days Inventory too high?
Qantas Airways' current Days Inventory of 13.92 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 19.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.37 to a high of 51.24. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Qantas Airways' value of 13.92 is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #445 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qantas Airways has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qantas Airways' Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #445 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This places Qantas Airways in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Qantas Airways' value of 13.92 is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Qantas Airways' own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.37 to 51.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.06 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Qantas Airways 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 802 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. Qantas Airways's current Days Inventory of 13.92 is 12.3% 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 Qantas Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qantas Airways's current Days Inventory is 13.92, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 19.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qantas Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.74, compared to a current price of €6.35 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 13.92, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 19.06 and 12.3% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Qantas Airways' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN), the current Days Inventory is 13.92 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 Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.35 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.74.
GuruFocus considers Qantas Airways to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QAN:
Days Inventory: 13.92 (27% below median its 10-year median of 19.06)
GF Value™: €6.74 vs. price of €6.35 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Transportation median (#445 of 802)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qantas Airways is Australia's largest domestic airline with typically a two thirds market share, effectively competing in a duopoly with Virgin. The company operates a multibrand strategy, with low-cost carrier Jetstar complementing the full-service Qantas brand. Its frequent-flyer loyalty program continues to expand with new partnerships, which are integral to retaining customer loyalty for its core airline business.
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