Cates Elektrik Uretim ASIST:CATES -1.05%48 Days Inventory is 7.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 17.79. GuruFocus rates IST:CATES with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks better than 72.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
IST:CATES'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.21 Med: 17.79 Max: 19.75
Current: 13.26
During the past 6 years, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's highest Days Inventory was 19.75. The lowest was 10.21. And the median was 17.79.
IST:CATES's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.59% of 332
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 28.77
vs IST:CATES: 13.26
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.10.
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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) 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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Days Inventory Related Terms
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
IST:CATES vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Days Inventory vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) has a Days Inventory of 7.54 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 17.79. Over the past decade, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Inventory has ranged from 10.21 to 19.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #91 out of 332 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Inventory too high?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Days Inventory of 7.54 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 17.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.21 to a high of 19.75. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Inventory is 28.77. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's value of 7.54 is 73.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #91 out of 332 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Inventory compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #91 out of 332 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Cates Elektrik Uretim AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.77. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's value of 7.54 is 73.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.21 to 19.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.79 vs. the industry median of 28.77, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 28.77, based on 332 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. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Days Inventory of 7.54 is 73.8% 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Days Inventory is 7.54, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 17.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS stock overvalued right now?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) has a current Days Inventory of 7.54. The current Days Inventory is 7.54, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 17.79 and 73.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 28.77. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES), the current Days Inventory is 7.54 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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS is a company whose main activity is to produce electrical energy and sell the produced electrical energy. It also operates the coal-based Power Plant located in the Catalagzi town of Zonguldak.
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