Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cathay Pacific Airways's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.42.
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.
Cathay Pacific Airways's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03.
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Days Inventory Related Terms
Cathay Pacific Airways Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
HAM:CTY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a Days Inventory of 6.20 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.08. Over the past decade, Cathay Pacific Airways' Days Inventory has ranged from 5.09 to 12.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #247 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' Days Inventory too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current Days Inventory of 6.20 is near median its 10-year median of 6.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.09 to a high of 12.86. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 6.20 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #247 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #247 out of 797 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Cathay Pacific Airways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 6.20 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Pacific Airways' own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.09 to 12.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.08 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Cathay Pacific Airways 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 a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 797 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Days Inventory of 6.20 is 50% 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 Cathay Pacific Airways 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Days Inventory is 6.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a current Days Inventory of 6.20. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.47, compared to a current price of €1.45 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.08 and 50% below the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY), the current Days Inventory is 6.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.45 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.47.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTY:
Days Inventory: 6.20 (near median its 10-year median of 6.08)
GF Value™: €1.47 vs. price of €1.45 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Transportation median (#247 of 797)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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