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The historical rank and industry rank for Health Sciences Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HESG's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 180.895 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Health Sciences Group's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2006 was 0.05.
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.
Health Sciences Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2006 was 12.50.
Health Sciences Group (OTCPK:HESG) 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.
Health Sciences Group's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2006 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.
Health Sciences Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2006 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.
Health Sciences Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Health Sciences Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Health Sciences Group'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.
HESG vs VITIF, HSTC, NTRR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Health Sciences Group'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.
Health Sciences Group Days Inventory vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Health Sciences Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Health Sciences Group'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.
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a Days Inventory of 1,901.04 as of Sep. 2006. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Health Sciences Group and its competitors.
Is Health Sciences Group's Days Inventory too high?
Health Sciences Group's current Days Inventory is 1,901.04. The Biotechnology industry median Days Inventory is 180.90. Health Sciences Group's value of 1,901.04 is 950.9% above this industry median.
How does Health Sciences Group's Days Inventory compare to VITIF and HSTC?
Health Sciences Group's Days Inventory of 1,901.04 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 180.90. Health Sciences Group's value of 1,901.04 is 950.9% 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Days Inventory among Biotechnology companies is 180.90, based on 636 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. Health Sciences Group's current Days Inventory of 1,901.04 is 950.9% 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 Health Sciences Group and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Days Inventory is 180.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Health Sciences Group's current Days Inventory is 1,901.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Health Sciences Group stock overvalued right now?
Health Sciences Group (HESG) has a current Days Inventory of 1,901.04. The current Days Inventory is 1,901.04 and 950.9% above the Biotechnology industry median of 180.90. 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 Health Sciences Group (HESG), the current Days Inventory is 1,901.04 as of Sep. 2006. 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.
Health Sciences Group Inc identifies, develops, and commercializes nutritional products. Its products are targeted towards consumers and medical professionals interested in preventative healthcare alternatives. The products are sold as nutritional supplements and functional ingredients to retail and wholesale customers in the nutrition, skin care, and food industries. The company distributes its products under the Swiss Research and Swiss Diet brand names.
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