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Hyster YaleHY +0.20%69 Days Inventory is 86.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 81.98. GuruFocus rates HY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hyster Yale ranks better than 74.04% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hyster Yale's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $639 Mil. Hyster Yale's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $670 Mil.
Hence, Hyster Yale's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 86.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hyster Yale's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.95 Med: 81.98 Max: 92.62
Current: 84.72
During the past 13 years, Hyster Yale's highest Days Inventory was 92.62. The lowest was 55.95. And the median was 81.98.
HY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 74.04% of 208
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 125.33
vs HY: 84.72
Hyster Yale's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (95.09) to Mar. 2026 (86.98).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hyster Yale's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.05.
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.
Hyster Yale's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.
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.
Hyster Yale'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.
Hyster Yale'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.
Hyster Yale Days Inventory Related Terms
Hyster Yale Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyster Yale'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hyster Yale'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.
Hyster Yale Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hyster Yale's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyster Yale'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.
Hyster Yale (HY) has a Days Inventory of 86.98 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hyster Yale and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.98. Over the past decade, Hyster Yale's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.95 to 92.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #54 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Hyster Yale's Days Inventory too high?
Hyster Yale's current Days Inventory of 86.98 is near median its 10-year median of 81.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.95 to a high of 92.62. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 125.33. Hyster Yale's value of 86.98 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #54 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hyster Yale has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyster Yale's Days Inventory compare to WNC and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #54 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hyster Yale in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 125.33. Hyster Yale's value of 86.98 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hyster Yale's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.95 to 92.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.98 vs. the industry median of 125.33, Hyster Yale 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 125.33, based on 208 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. Hyster Yale's current Days Inventory of 86.98 is 30.6% 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 Hyster Yale and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 125.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyster Yale's current Days Inventory is 86.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyster Yale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale (HY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.69, compared to a current price of $35.13 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 86.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.98 and 30.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 125.33. Hyster Yale's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Hyster Yale (HY), the current Days Inventory is 86.98 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 Hyster Yale (HY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.13 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.69.
GuruFocus considers Hyster Yale to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HY:
Days Inventory: 86.98 (near median its 10-year median of 81.98)
GF Value™: $41.69 vs. price of $35.13 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#54 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyster Yale Inc designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments, aftermarket parts, and technology solutions marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. The company has four segments, which include three in the lift truck business as discussed below, as well as Bolzoni S.p.A. (Bolzoni). The majority of its revenue is generated from Lift Trucks. Geographically, it operates in America, EMEA, and JAPIC regions, of which maximum revenue is generated from its business in America, which includes lift truck operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America.
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