GBXI (GBX International Group) Days Inventory: 18.43 (As of Jan. 2012)

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What is GBX International Group Days Inventory?

GBX International Group GBXI +100.00% Days Inventory is 18.43 as of Jan. 2012.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). GBX International Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jan. 2012 was $0.02 Mil. GBX International Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jan. 2012 was $0.10 Mil. Hence, GBX International Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jan. 2012 was 18.43.

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

GBXI's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 28.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

GBX International Group's Days Inventory increased from Jan. 2011 (0.00) to Jan. 2012 (18.43). It might indicate that GBX International Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. GBX International Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jan. 2012 was 4.95.

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. GBX International Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2012 was 1.00.


GBX International Group  (OTCPK:GBXI) 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.

GBX International Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jan. 2012 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.

GBX International Group's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2012 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.


GBX International Group Days Inventory Related Terms


GBX International Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GBX International Group'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.

GBX International Group Days Inventory Chart

GBX International Group Annual Data
Trend Apr03 Apr04 Apr05 Apr06 Apr07 Apr08 Apr09 Apr10 Apr11
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 14.27 0.00 0.00 7.60

GBX International Group Quarterly Data
Apr07 Jul07 Oct07 Jan08 Apr08 Jul08 Oct08 Jan09 Apr09 Jul09 Oct09 Jan10 Apr10 Jul10 Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 14.96 20.05 15.34 18.43

GBXI vs RLTR, TGHI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, GBX International Group'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.


GBX International Group Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, GBX International Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GBX International Group's Days Inventory falls into.



GBX International Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

GBX International Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2011 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Apr. 2011 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2010 ) + Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2011 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2011 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 0.02) / 1 ) / 0.96*365
=0.02 / 0.96*365
=7.60

GBX International Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2012 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jan. 2012 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Oct. 2011 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2012 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jan. 2012 )*Days in Period
=( (0.02 + 0.02) / 2 ) / 0.099*365 / 4
=0.02 / 0.099*365 / 4
=18.43

* 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 18.43 mean?
GBX International Group (GBXI) has a Days Inventory of 18.43 as of Jan. 2012. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on GBX International Group and its competitors.
Is GBX International Group's Days Inventory too high?
GBX International Group's current Days Inventory is 18.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. GBX International Group's value of 18.43 is 35.4% below this industry median.
How does GBX International Group's Days Inventory compare to RLTR and TGHI?
GBX International Group's Days Inventory of 18.43 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. GBX International Group's value of 18.43 is 35.4% below this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.54, based on 663 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. GBX International Group's current Days Inventory of 18.43 is 35.4% 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 GBX International Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GBX International Group's current Days Inventory is 18.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GBX International Group stock overvalued right now?
GBX International Group (GBXI) has a current Days Inventory of 18.43. The current Days Inventory is 18.43 and 35.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.54. 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 GBX International Group (GBXI), the current Days Inventory is 18.43 as of Jan. 2012. 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.

GBX International Group Business Description

Address 2901 West Coast Highway, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92663
GBX International Group Inc is a marketing and customer acquisition company. It provides local merchants, entrepreneurs, and charities with a unique marketing and advertising system that includes online tools, marketing materials and expertise that can help merchants and charities increase their customer bases, develop more repeat customers and expand their buying and giving communities. The company also offers local merchants discounted credit and debit card processing services provided by third party processors and earns income on ongoing transactions occurring at those locations.