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Warrior Met CoalHCC -1.09%78 Days Inventory is 58.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 45.72. GuruFocus rates HCC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Warrior Met Coal ranks better than 68.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Warrior Met Coal's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HCC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.56 Med: 45.72 Max: 67.53
Current: 62.83
During the past 11 years, Warrior Met Coal's highest Days Inventory was 67.53. The lowest was 24.56. And the median was 45.72.
HCC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 68.21% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.15
vs HCC: 62.83
Warrior Met Coal's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (67.74) to Jun. 2026 (58.12).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Warrior Met Coal's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.57.
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.
Warrior Met Coal's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.51.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) 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.
Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal Days Inventory Related Terms
Warrior Met Coal Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warrior Met Coal'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 Coking Coal subindustry, Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Warrior Met Coal's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal (HCC) has a Days Inventory of 58.12 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 45.72. Over the past decade, Warrior Met Coal's Days Inventory has ranged from 24.56 to 67.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #185 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Warrior Met Coal's Days Inventory too high?
Warrior Met Coal's current Days Inventory of 58.12 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.56 to a high of 67.53. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.15. Warrior Met Coal's value of 58.12 is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #185 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Warrior Met Coal has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warrior Met Coal's Days Inventory compare to AMR and SXC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #185 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Warrior Met Coal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.15. Warrior Met Coal's value of 58.12 is 32.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Warrior Met Coal's own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.56 to 67.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.72 vs. the industry median of 86.15, Warrior Met Coal 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.15, based on 582 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. Warrior Met Coal's current Days Inventory of 58.12 is 32.5% 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 Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warrior Met Coal's current Days Inventory is 58.12, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 45.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warrior Met Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal (HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.84, compared to a current price of $96.72 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 58.12, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.72 and 32.5% below the Steel industry median of 86.15. Warrior Met Coal's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC), the current Days Inventory is 58.12 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $96.72 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.84.
GuruFocus considers Warrior Met Coal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCC:
Days Inventory: 58.12 (27% above median its 10-year median of 45.72)
GF Value™: $64.84 vs. price of $96.72 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% below the Steel median (#185 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warrior Met Coal Inc produces and exports met or steelmaking coal, which is used as a component for steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is involved in longwall mining operations in its underground mines based in Alabama, Mine No. 4, Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek. Additionally, its natural gas operations remove and sell natural gas from owned and leased coal seams by reducing natural gas levels in its mines. The company generates revenue mainly through the production of steelmaking coal for sale to the steel industry. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from its customers in Asia, followed by Europe, South America, and the United States.
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