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Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KATEK SE's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was €241.5 Mil. KATEK SE's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was €131.8 Mil.
Hence, KATEK SE's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was 167.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for KATEK SE's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:KTEK's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 96.16 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
KATEK SE's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2022 (177.16) to Dec. 2023 (167.19).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.55.
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.
KATEK SE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.24.
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.
KATEK SE's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 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.
KATEK SE's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2023 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.
KATEK SE Days Inventory Related Terms
KATEK SE Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KATEK SE'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:KTEK vs APH, TEL, GLW: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, KATEK SE'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.
KATEK SE Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, KATEK SE's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KATEK SE'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.
KATEK SE (HAM:KTEK) has a Days Inventory of 167.19 as of Dec. 2023. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KATEK SE and its competitors.
Is KATEK SE's Days Inventory too high?
KATEK SE's current Days Inventory is 167.19. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 96.16. KATEK SE's value of 167.19 is 73.9% above this industry median. Overall, KATEK SE has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KATEK SE's Days Inventory compare to APH and TEL?
KATEK SE's Days Inventory of 167.19 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 96.16. KATEK SE's value of 167.19 is 73.9% above 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 96.16, based on 2,405 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. KATEK SE's current Days Inventory of 167.19 is 73.9% 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 KATEK SE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 96.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KATEK SE's current Days Inventory is 167.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KATEK SE stock overvalued right now?
KATEK SE (HAM:KTEK) has a current Days Inventory of 167.19. The current Days Inventory is 167.19 and 73.9% above the Hardware industry median of 96.16. KATEK SE's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 KATEK SE (HAM:KTEK), the current Days Inventory is 167.19 as of Dec. 2023. 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.
KATEK SE is a German electronics service provider. The key revenue streams are automotive, communication, consumer, industry, energy/solar, and medical technology. It has two segments, The Electronics segment comprises the activities of the Group in the development of hardware and software, prototyping, and the manufacture of high-quality electronics for industrial customers. The Systems & Products segment comprises the same value-added activities, but, in contrast to the Electronics segment, it possesses a number of additional features that together create particular value added (high-value electronics). The majority is from the Electronics segment. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Germany.
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