Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC +0.51%91 Days Inventory is 184.68 as of May. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 151.33. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R200.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks worse than 79.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hudaco Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 143.84 Med: 151.33 Max: 180.33
Current: 172.49
During the past 13 years, Hudaco Industries's highest Days Inventory was 180.33. The lowest was 143.84. And the median was 151.33.
JSE:HDC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 79.74% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 91.52
vs JSE:HDC: 172.49
Hudaco Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from May. 2025 (202.53) to May. 2026 (184.68).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hudaco Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.99.
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.
Hudaco Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.63.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) 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.
Hudaco Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in May. 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.
Hudaco Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 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.
Hudaco Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Hudaco Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries Days Inventory vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Days Inventory of 184.68 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 151.33. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 143.84 to 180.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #122 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Days Inventory of 184.68 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 151.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 143.84 to a high of 180.33. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 91.52. Hudaco Industries' value of 184.68 is 101.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #122 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Days Inventory compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #122 out of 153 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hudaco Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 91.52. Hudaco Industries' value of 184.68 is 101.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 143.84 to 180.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 151.33 vs. the industry median of 91.52, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Distribution companies is 91.52, based on 153 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. Hudaco Industries's current Days Inventory of 184.68 is 101.8% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 91.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Days Inventory is 184.68, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 151.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R200.51, compared to a current price of R194.49 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 184.68, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 151.33 and 101.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 91.52. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Days Inventory is 184.68 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R194.49 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R200.51.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Days Inventory: 184.68 (22% above median its 10-year median of 151.33)
GF Value™: R200.51 vs. price of R194.49 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#122 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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