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Gates IndustrialGTES -1.19%81 Days Inventory is 117.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 101.92. GuruFocus rates GTES with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,966 Industrial Products companies, Gates Industrial ranks worse than 51.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gates Industrial's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
GTES'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.46 Med: 101.92 Max: 123.42
Current: 123.42
During the past 12 years, Gates Industrial's highest Days Inventory was 123.42. The lowest was 82.46. And the median was 101.92.
GTES's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 51.52% of 2966
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 120.315
vs GTES: 123.42
Gates Industrial's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (124.60) to Jun. 2026 (117.15).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Gates Industrial's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.78.
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.
Gates Industrial's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.76.
Gates Industrial (NYSE:GTES) 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.
Gates Industrial's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Gates Industrial's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Gates Industrial Days Inventory Related Terms
Gates Industrial Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gates Industrial'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.
GTES vs NPO, JBTM, MIDD: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gates Industrial'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.
Gates Industrial Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gates Industrial's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gates Industrial'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.
Gates Industrial (GTES) has a Days Inventory of 117.15 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Gates Industrial and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 101.92. Over the past decade, Gates Industrial's Days Inventory has ranged from 82.46 to 123.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1528 out of 2966 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Gates Industrial's Days Inventory too high?
Gates Industrial's current Days Inventory of 117.15 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 101.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.46 to a high of 123.42. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 120.32. Gates Industrial's value of 117.15 is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1528 out of 2966 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gates Industrial has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gates Industrial's Days Inventory compare to NPO and JBTM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1528 out of 2966 companies for Days Inventory. This places Gates Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 120.32. Gates Industrial's value of 117.15 is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gates Industrial's own Days Inventory has ranged from 82.46 to 123.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.92 vs. the industry median of 120.32, Gates Industrial has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 120.32, based on 2,966 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. Gates Industrial's current Days Inventory of 117.15 is 2.6% 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 Gates Industrial and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 120.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gates Industrial's current Days Inventory is 117.15, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 101.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gates Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial (GTES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.88, compared to a current price of $28.25 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 117.15, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 101.92 and 2.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 120.32. Gates Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Gates Industrial (GTES), the current Days Inventory is 117.15 as of Jun. 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 Gates Industrial (GTES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.25 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.88.
GuruFocus considers Gates Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GTES:
Days Inventory: 117.15 (15% above median its 10-year median of 101.92)
GF Value™: $21.88 vs. price of $28.25 (29.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1528 of 2966)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GTES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gates Industrial Corp PLC is a manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. The company has two operating segments; Power Transmission and Fluid Power segments. The Power Transmission solutions convey power and control motion. It is used in applications in which belts, chains, cables, geared transmissions, or direct drives transfer power from an engine or motor to another part or system. The Fluid power solutions are used in applications in which hoses and rigid tubing assemblies either transfer power hydraulically or convey fluids, gases, or granular materials from one location to another. The company generates key revenue from the Power Transmission segment. Company operates in USA, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, EMEA, with majority revenue from USA.
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