HCA HealthcareHCA +4.39%91 Days Inventory is 13.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 20.30. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $452.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 495 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 72.73% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). HCA Healthcare's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,667 Mil. HCA Healthcare's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,136 Mil.
Hence, HCA Healthcare's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for HCA Healthcare's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HCA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.99 Med: 20.3 Max: 21.93
Current: 14.16
During the past 13 years, HCA Healthcare's highest Days Inventory was 21.93. The lowest was 13.99. And the median was 20.30.
HCA's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.73% of 495
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 30.42
vs HCA: 14.16
HCA Healthcare's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (14.98) to Mar. 2026 (13.66).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
HCA Healthcare's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.68.
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.
HCA Healthcare's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) 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.
HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare Days Inventory Related Terms
HCA Healthcare Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare'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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a Days Inventory of 13.66 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 20.30. Over the past decade, HCA Healthcare's Days Inventory has ranged from 13.99 to 21.93. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #135 out of 495 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is HCA Healthcare's Days Inventory too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Days Inventory of 13.66 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 20.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.99 to a high of 21.93. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. HCA Healthcare's value of 13.66 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #135 out of 495 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Days Inventory compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #135 out of 495 companies for Days Inventory. This puts HCA Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. HCA Healthcare's value of 13.66 is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, HCA Healthcare's own Days Inventory has ranged from 13.99 to 21.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.30 vs. the industry median of 30.42, HCA Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 30.42, based on 495 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. HCA Healthcare's current Days Inventory of 13.66 is 55.1% 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current Days Inventory is 13.66, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 20.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $452.40, compared to a current price of $410.50 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 13.66, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 20.30 and 55.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 30.42. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current Days Inventory is 13.66 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $410.50 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.40.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HCA:
Days Inventory: 13.66 (33% below median its 10-year median of 20.30)
GF Value™: $452.40 vs. price of $410.50 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#135 of 495)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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