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Haverty FurnitureHVT -1.56%70 Days Inventory is 127.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 103.71. GuruFocus rates HVT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Retail - Cyclical companies, Haverty Furniture ranks worse than 54.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Haverty Furniture's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HVT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.11 Med: 103.71 Max: 115.84
Current: 115.84
During the past 13 years, Haverty Furniture's highest Days Inventory was 115.84. The lowest was 84.11. And the median was 103.71.
HVT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 54.66% of 1094
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.465
vs HVT: 115.84
Haverty Furniture's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (111.42) to Mar. 2026 (127.18).
It might indicate that Haverty Furniture's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Haverty Furniture's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.
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.
Haverty Furniture's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.
Haverty Furniture (NYSE:HVT) 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.
Haverty Furniture'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.
Haverty Furniture'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.
Haverty Furniture Days Inventory Related Terms
Haverty Furniture Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Haverty Furniture'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 Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Haverty Furniture'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.
Haverty Furniture Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haverty Furniture's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haverty Furniture'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.
Haverty Furniture (HVT) has a Days Inventory of 127.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Haverty Furniture and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 103.71. Over the past decade, Haverty Furniture's Days Inventory has ranged from 84.11 to 115.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #598 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Haverty Furniture's Days Inventory too high?
Haverty Furniture's current Days Inventory of 127.18 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 103.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.11 to a high of 115.84. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.47. Haverty Furniture's value of 127.18 is 21.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #598 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Haverty Furniture has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haverty Furniture's Days Inventory compare to TTSH and LIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #598 out of 1094 companies for Days Inventory. This places Haverty Furniture in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.47. Haverty Furniture's value of 127.18 is 21.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Haverty Furniture's own Days Inventory has ranged from 84.11 to 115.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 103.71 vs. the industry median of 104.47, Haverty Furniture has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.47, based on 1,094 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. Haverty Furniture's current Days Inventory of 127.18 is 21.7% 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 Haverty Furniture and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haverty Furniture's current Days Inventory is 127.18, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 103.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haverty Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haverty Furniture (HVT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.23, compared to a current price of $24.64 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 127.18, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 103.71 and 21.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.47. Haverty Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Haverty Furniture (HVT), the current Days Inventory is 127.18 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 Haverty Furniture (HVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haverty Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.64 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.23.
GuruFocus considers Haverty Furniture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HVT:
Days Inventory: 127.18 (23% above median its 10-year median of 103.71)
GF Value™: $24.23 vs. price of $24.64 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#598 of 1094)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories. It provides various products such as Sofa Tables, Sleepers, End Tables, Cocktail Tables, Accent Pieces, Display Cabinets, Wall Decor, floral and Tress, and other related products. The company operates in the Southern and Midwestern U.S. All its activities are encompassed in its Merchandise division. The company derives the majority of revenue from its upholstery products and, secondarily, from bedroom furniture.
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