GNK (Genco Shipping & Trading) Days Inventory: 24.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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GF Value $17.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Genco Shipping & Trading Days Inventory?

Genco Shipping & Trading GNK -4.55% 60 Days Inventory is 24.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 27.90. GuruFocus rates GNK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks worse than 73.19% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Genco Shipping & Trading's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.0 Mil. Genco Shipping & Trading's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $90.0 Mil. Hence, Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

GNK' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.06   Med: 27.9   Max: 29.23
Current: 26.38

During the past 13 years, Genco Shipping & Trading's highest Days Inventory was 29.23. The lowest was 18.06. And the median was 27.90.

GNK's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
73.19% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4 vs GNK: 26.38

Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (28.79) to Mar. 2026 (24.36).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Genco Shipping & Trading's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.75.

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. Genco Shipping & Trading's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.


Genco Shipping & Trading  (NYSE:GNK) 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.

Genco Shipping & Trading'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.

Genco Shipping & Trading'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.


Genco Shipping & Trading Days Inventory Related Terms


Genco Shipping & Trading Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genco Shipping & Trading'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.

Genco Shipping & Trading Days Inventory Chart

Genco Shipping & Trading Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Genco Shipping & Trading Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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GNK vs CCEC, GSL, SFL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Genco Shipping & Trading'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.


Genco Shipping & Trading Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory falls into.


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Genco Shipping & Trading Days Inventory Calculation

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

Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (22.234 + 25.187) / 2 ) / 296.05*365
=23.7105 / 296.05*365
=29.23

Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (25.187 + 22.859) / 2 ) / 89.97*365 / 4
=24.023 / 89.97*365 / 4
=24.36

* 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 24.36 mean?
Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) has a Days Inventory of 24.36 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Genco Shipping & Trading and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 27.90. Over the past decade, Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.06 to 29.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #587 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory too high?
Genco Shipping & Trading's current Days Inventory of 24.36 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 27.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.06 to a high of 29.23. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 24.36 is 96.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #587 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genco Shipping & Trading has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genco Shipping & Trading's Days Inventory compare to CCEC and GSL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #587 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This places Genco Shipping & Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 24.36 is 96.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Genco Shipping & Trading's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.06 to 29.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.90 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Genco Shipping & Trading 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. Genco Shipping & Trading's current Days Inventory of 24.36 is 96.5% 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 Genco Shipping & Trading 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. Genco Shipping & Trading's current Days Inventory is 24.36, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 27.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.05, compared to a current price of $24.12 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 24.36, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 27.90 and 96.5% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Genco Shipping & Trading's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 13 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 Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), the current Days Inventory is 24.36 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 Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.12 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.05. GuruFocus considers Genco Shipping & Trading to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GNK:

  • Days Inventory: 24.36 (13% below median its 10-year median of 27.90)
  • GF Value™: $17.05 vs. price of $24.12 (41.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.5% above the Transportation median (#587 of 802)

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


Genco Shipping & Trading Business Description

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Address 299 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10171
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes. It is involved in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes. The company operates in one segment, with two reportable segment: Major and Minor bulk fleet. It generates revenue through time charter agreements, spot market voyage charters, pool agreements and spot market-related time charters. oyage revenues also include the sale of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.
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