SHW AG (HAM:SW10) Days Inventory: 73.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Above Median


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What is SHW AG Days Inventory?

SHW AG HAM:SW10 55 Days Inventory is 73.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 56.94. GuruFocus rates HAM:SW10 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Vehicles & Parts companies, SHW AG ranks better than 55.23% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SHW AG's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €84.3 Mil. SHW AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €420.3 Mil. Hence, SHW AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 36.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for SHW AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:SW10' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.63   Med: 56.94   Max: 73.2
Current: 73.2

During the past 13 years, SHW AG's highest Days Inventory was 73.20. The lowest was 44.63. And the median was 56.94.

HAM:SW10's Days Inventory is ranked better than
55.23% of 1291 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.26 vs HAM:SW10: 73.20

SHW AG's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2023 (62.82) to Dec. 2025 (73.20). It might indicate that SHW AG's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. SHW AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.99.

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. SHW AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.17.


SHW AG  (HAM:SW10) 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.

SHW AG'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.

SHW AG'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.


SHW AG Days Inventory Related Terms


SHW AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SHW AG'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.

SHW AG Days Inventory Chart

SHW AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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SHW AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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HAM:SW10 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, SHW AG'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.


SHW AG Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SHW AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SHW AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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SHW AG Days Inventory Calculation

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

SHW AG'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
=( (82.468 + 86.135) / 2 ) / 420.349*365
=84.3015 / 420.349*365
=73.20

SHW AG's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (82.468 + 86.135) / 2 ) / 420.349*365 / 2
=84.3015 / 420.349*365 / 2
=36.60

* 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 73.20 mean?
SHW AG (HAM:SW10) has a Days Inventory of 73.20 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SHW AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 56.94. Over the past decade, SHW AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 44.63 to 73.20. According to the industry distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #578 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is SHW AG's Days Inventory too high?
SHW AG's current Days Inventory of 73.20 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 56.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.63 to a high of 73.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.26. SHW AG's value of 73.20 is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #578 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SHW AG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SHW AG's Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SHW AG ranks #578 out of 1291 companies for Days Inventory. This puts SHW AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.26. SHW AG's value of 73.20 is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, SHW AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 44.63 to 73.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.94 vs. the industry median of 80.26, SHW AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.26, based on 1,291 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. SHW AG's current Days Inventory of 73.20 is 8.8% 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 SHW AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SHW AG's current Days Inventory is 73.20, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 56.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SHW AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHW AG (HAM:SW10) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.02, compared to a current price of €6.50 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 73.20, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 56.94 and 8.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.26. SHW AG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 SHW AG (HAM:SW10), the current Days Inventory is 73.20 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 SHW AG (HAM:SW10) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SHW AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.50 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.02. GuruFocus considers SHW AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:SW10:

  • Days Inventory: 73.20 (29% above median its 10-year median of 56.94)
  • GF Value™: €12.02 vs. price of €6.50 (45.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#578 of 1291)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:SW10 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SHW AG Business Description

Address Wilhelmstrasse 111, Aalen, BW, DEU, 73433
SHW AG is a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of a product that contributes to a reduction of fuel consumption and consequently CO2 emissions in the vehicle industry. The company has two operating segments, Pumps, and Engine Components and Brake Disc segment. In its Pumps and engine components business segment SHW develops and produces engine and transmission components for the various area of application. In the Brake Discs business segment, it develops and produces Monobloc, ventilated, cast iron brake discs as well as lightweight brake discs. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Pumps and engine components business segment.
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