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Saab ABFRA:SDV1 -0.64%84 Days Inventory is 163.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 130.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:SDV1 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 327 Aerospace & Defense companies, Saab AB ranks worse than 51.68% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Saab AB's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,439 Mil. Saab AB's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,364 Mil.
Hence, Saab AB's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 163.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saab AB's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SDV1'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.88 Med: 130.24 Max: 143.67
Current: 143.67
During the past 13 years, Saab AB's highest Days Inventory was 143.67. The lowest was 99.88. And the median was 130.24.
FRA:SDV1's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 51.68% of 327
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 139.44
vs FRA:SDV1: 143.67
Saab AB's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (169.23) to Mar. 2026 (163.18).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Saab AB's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
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.
Saab AB's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37.
Saab AB (FRA:SDV1) 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.
Saab AB'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.
Saab AB'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.
Saab AB Days Inventory Related Terms
Saab AB Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saab AB'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:SDV1 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Saab AB'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.
Saab AB Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Saab AB's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saab AB'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.
Saab AB (FRA:SDV1) has a Days Inventory of 163.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saab AB and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 130.24. Over the past decade, Saab AB's Days Inventory has ranged from 99.88 to 143.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #169 out of 327 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Saab AB's Days Inventory too high?
Saab AB's current Days Inventory of 163.18 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 130.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.88 to a high of 143.67. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Saab AB's value of 163.18 is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #169 out of 327 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saab AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saab AB's Days Inventory compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #169 out of 327 companies for Days Inventory. This places Saab AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Saab AB's value of 163.18 is 17% above this benchmark. Historically, Saab AB's own Days Inventory has ranged from 99.88 to 143.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 130.24 vs. the industry median of 139.44, Saab AB 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 139.44, based on 327 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. Saab AB's current Days Inventory of 163.18 is 17% 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 Saab AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 139.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saab AB's current Days Inventory is 163.18, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 130.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB (FRA:SDV1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.29, compared to a current price of €47.50 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 163.18, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 130.24 and 17% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 139.44. Saab AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saab AB (FRA:SDV1), the current Days Inventory is 163.18 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 Saab AB (FRA:SDV1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €47.50 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.29.
GuruFocus considers Saab AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SDV1:
Days Inventory: 163.18 (25% above median its 10-year median of 130.24)
GF Value™: €35.29 vs. price of €47.50 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#169 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SDV1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saab supplies products and services for military, defense, and civil security. The company operates in four segments: aeronautics, dynamics, surveillance, and Kockums. Aeronautics involves the manufacturing and support of defense and commercial aerial systems. Dynamics produces combat weapons and defense training and management systems. Surveillance supplies security services, and creates traffic management technology and aviation parts. Kockums offers solutions for naval missions. Over three fourths of Saab's sales are from the defense sector. The company sells to multiple geographic regions, but over half of its sales come from Europe.
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