SAMCO (FRA:SMU) Days Inventory: 161.46 (As of Jan. 2026) — 19% Above Median


FRA:SMU SAMCO Inc FRA:SMU
63 GF Score
Price €70.00
GF Value €28.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SAMCO Days Inventory?

SAMCO FRA:SMU +10.24% 63 Days Inventory is 161.46 as of Jan. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 135.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMU with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Semiconductors companies, SAMCO ranks worse than 75.51% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SAMCO's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was €15.20 Mil. SAMCO's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was €8.59 Mil. Hence, SAMCO's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 161.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for SAMCO's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SMU' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.36   Med: 135.54   Max: 206.26
Current: 186.31

During the past 13 years, SAMCO's highest Days Inventory was 206.26. The lowest was 89.36. And the median was 135.54.

FRA:SMU's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
75.51% of 980 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.885 vs FRA:SMU: 186.31

SAMCO's Days Inventory declined from Jan. 2025 (193.17) to Jan. 2026 (161.46).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. SAMCO's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.57.

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. SAMCO's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.91.


SAMCO  (FRA:SMU) 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.

SAMCO's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jan. 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.

SAMCO's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 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.


SAMCO Days Inventory Related Terms


SAMCO Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAMCO'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.

SAMCO Days Inventory Chart

SAMCO Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Days Inventory
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SAMCO Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:SMU vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, SAMCO'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.


SAMCO Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SAMCO's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SAMCO's Days Inventory falls into.


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SAMCO Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

SAMCO's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jul. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (13.822 + 14.053) / 2 ) / 27.21*365
=13.9375 / 27.21*365
=186.96

SAMCO's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (16.185 + 14.207) / 2 ) / 8.588*365 / 4
=15.196 / 8.588*365 / 4
=161.46

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 161.46 mean?
SAMCO (FRA:SMU) has a Days Inventory of 161.46 as of Jan. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SAMCO and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 135.54. Over the past decade, SAMCO's Days Inventory has ranged from 89.36 to 206.26. According to the industry distribution chart, SAMCO ranks #740 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is SAMCO's Days Inventory too high?
SAMCO's current Days Inventory of 161.46 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 135.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.36 to a high of 206.26. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.89. SAMCO's value of 161.46 is 44.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAMCO ranks #740 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SAMCO has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAMCO's Days Inventory compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SAMCO ranks #740 out of 980 companies for Days Inventory. This places SAMCO in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.89. SAMCO's value of 161.46 is 44.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SAMCO's own Days Inventory has ranged from 89.36 to 206.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 135.54 vs. the industry median of 111.89, SAMCO 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 111.89, based on 980 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. SAMCO's current Days Inventory of 161.46 is 44.3% 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 SAMCO and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAMCO's current Days Inventory is 161.46, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 135.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAMCO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAMCO (FRA:SMU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.16, compared to a current price of €70.00 — trading 148.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 161.46, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 135.54 and 44.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 111.89. SAMCO's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 SAMCO (FRA:SMU), the current Days Inventory is 161.46 as of Jan. 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 SAMCO (FRA:SMU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAMCO stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €70.00 is trading 148.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.16. GuruFocus considers SAMCO to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMU:

  • Days Inventory: 161.46 (19% above median its 10-year median of 135.54)
  • GF Value™: €28.16 vs. price of €70.00 (148.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.3% above the Semiconductors median (#740 of 980)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SAMCO Business Description

Other Exchanges 6387:Japan
Address 36 Waraya-cho, Takeda, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 612-8443
SAMCO Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of semiconductor process equipment. It offers CVD equipment, dry etching equipment, dry cleaning equipment, and others in the field of optoelectronics such as LED and semiconductor lasers, electronic components such as MEMS and high-frequency devices, and semiconductor device fields such as 3D packages and defects analysis doing.
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