ImaxIMAX +0.50%76 Days Inventory is 87.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 78.23. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Media - Diversified companies, Imax ranks worse than 71.3% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Imax's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.2 Mil. Imax's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.6 Mil.
Hence, Imax's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imax's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
IMAX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.05 Med: 78.23 Max: 130.51
Current: 78.31
During the past 13 years, Imax's highest Days Inventory was 130.51. The lowest was 68.05. And the median was 78.23.
IMAX's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 71.3% of 669
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.54
vs IMAX: 78.31
Imax's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (87.96) to Mar. 2026 (87.65).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Imax's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.
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.
Imax's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Imax (NYSE:IMAX) 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.
Imax'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.
Imax'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.
Imax Days Inventory Related Terms
Imax Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imax'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 Entertainment subindustry, Imax'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.
Imax Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imax's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imax'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.
Imax (IMAX) has a Days Inventory of 87.65 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Imax and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 78.23. Over the past decade, Imax's Days Inventory has ranged from 68.05 to 130.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #477 out of 669 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Imax's Days Inventory too high?
Imax's current Days Inventory of 87.65 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 78.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.05 to a high of 130.51. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Imax's value of 87.65 is 207.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imax ranks #477 out of 669 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imax has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imax's Days Inventory compare to AMC and BATRA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imax ranks #477 out of 669 companies for Days Inventory. This places Imax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Imax's value of 87.65 is 207.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Imax's own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.05 to 130.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.23 vs. the industry median of 28.54, Imax 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.54, based on 669 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. Imax's current Days Inventory of 87.65 is 207.1% 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 Imax and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imax's current Days Inventory is 87.65, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 78.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax (IMAX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.75, compared to a current price of $44.14 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 87.65, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 78.23 and 207.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.54. Imax's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Imax (IMAX), the current Days Inventory is 87.65 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 Imax (IMAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.14 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.75.
GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMAX:
Days Inventory: 87.65 (12% above median its 10-year median of 78.23)
GF Value™: $26.75 vs. price of $44.14 (65% above fair value)
Industry Position: 207.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#477 of 669)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imax Corp is a technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, auditorium architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX brand is globally renowned. The Company has two reportable segments being Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. The Company leverages its proprietary technology and engineering in all aspects of its business, which principally consists of the IMAX film remastering and the sale or lease of premium IMAX theater systems.
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