LCTC (Lifeloc Technologies) Days Inventory: 189.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Lifeloc Technologies Days Inventory?

Lifeloc Technologies LCTC +1.85% 61 Days Inventory is 189.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 186.55. GuruFocus rates LCTC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Lifeloc Technologies ranks worse than 82.36% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lifeloc Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.71 Mil. Lifeloc Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.31 Mil. Hence, Lifeloc Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 189.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lifeloc Technologies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

LCTC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.12   Med: 186.55   Max: 236.1
Current: 195.06

During the past 13 years, Lifeloc Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 236.10. The lowest was 71.12. And the median was 186.55.

LCTC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
82.36% of 2415 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29 vs LCTC: 195.06

Lifeloc Technologies's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (198.04) to Mar. 2026 (189.48).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Lifeloc Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

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. Lifeloc Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.


Lifeloc Technologies  (OTCPK:LCTC) 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.

Lifeloc Technologies'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.

Lifeloc Technologies'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.


Lifeloc Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms


Lifeloc Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifeloc Technologies'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.

Lifeloc Technologies Days Inventory Chart

Lifeloc Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Lifeloc Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LCTC vs SCND, QURT, FCUV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Lifeloc Technologies'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.


Lifeloc Technologies Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lifeloc Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifeloc Technologies's Days Inventory falls into.


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Lifeloc Technologies Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Lifeloc Technologies's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2.996 + 2.634) / 2 ) / 5.385*365
=2.815 / 5.385*365
=190.80

Lifeloc Technologies's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2.634 + 2.794) / 2 ) / 1.307*365 / 4
=2.714 / 1.307*365 / 4
=189.48

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 189.48 mean?
Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) has a Days Inventory of 189.48 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lifeloc Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 186.55. Over the past decade, Lifeloc Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 71.12 to 236.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #1989 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Lifeloc Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
Lifeloc Technologies' current Days Inventory of 189.48 is near median its 10-year median of 186.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.12 to a high of 236.10. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Lifeloc Technologies' value of 189.48 is 101% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #1989 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifeloc Technologies has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeloc Technologies' Days Inventory compare to SCND and QURT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #1989 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lifeloc Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Lifeloc Technologies' value of 189.48 is 101% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifeloc Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 71.12 to 236.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 186.55 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Lifeloc Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,415 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. Lifeloc Technologies's current Days Inventory of 189.48 is 101% 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 Lifeloc Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifeloc Technologies's current Days Inventory is 189.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 186.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifeloc Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 189.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 186.55 and 101% above the Hardware industry median of 94.29. Lifeloc Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC), the current Days Inventory is 189.48 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03. GuruFocus considers Lifeloc Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LCTC:

  • Days Inventory: 189.48 (near median its 10-year median of 186.55)
  • GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $2.75 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101% above the Hardware median (#1989 of 2415)

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Lifeloc Technologies Business Description

Address 12441 West 49th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO, USA, 80033
Lifeloc Technologies Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of portable hand-held and fixed station breathalyzers and related accessories, supplies, and education. It offers fuel-cell-based breath alcohol testing equipment and also a line of supplies, accessories, services, and training to support customers' alcohol testing programs. The company operates through one segment. The products of the company include: L series breathalyzers, FC series breathalyzers, Sentinel alcohol system, calibration equipment, impairment goggles, AlcoMark breath testing management software.
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