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LanzaTech GlobalLNZA -1.20%53 Days Inventory is 34.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 53.31. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Waste Management companies, LanzaTech Global ranks worse than 66.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LanzaTech Global's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LNZA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.58 Med: 53.31 Max: 77.89
Current: 51.58
During the past 6 years, LanzaTech Global's highest Days Inventory was 77.89. The lowest was 38.58. And the median was 53.31.
LNZA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 66.04% of 212
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 28.535
vs LNZA: 51.58
LanzaTech Global's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (69.70) to Mar. 2026 (34.26).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
LanzaTech Global's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.66.
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.
LanzaTech Global's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.
LanzaTech Global (NAS:LNZA) 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.
LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global Days Inventory Related Terms
LanzaTech Global Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.
LNZA vs ENGS, YDDL, QRHC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global Days Inventory vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Days Inventory of 34.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 53.31. Over the past decade, LanzaTech Global's Days Inventory has ranged from 38.58 to 77.89. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #140 out of 212 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is LanzaTech Global's Days Inventory too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Days Inventory of 34.26 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 53.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.58 to a high of 77.89. The Waste Management industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. LanzaTech Global's value of 34.26 is 20.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #140 out of 212 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Days Inventory compare to ENGS and YDDL?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #140 out of 212 companies for Days Inventory. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. LanzaTech Global's value of 34.26 is 20.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LanzaTech Global's own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.58 to 77.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.31 vs. the industry median of 28.54, LanzaTech Global 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 Waste Management company?
The median Days Inventory among Waste Management companies is 28.54, based on 212 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. LanzaTech Global's current Days Inventory of 34.26 is 20.1% 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management 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. LanzaTech Global's current Days Inventory is 34.26, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 53.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.15, compared to a current price of $5.77 — trading 91.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 34.26, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 53.31 and 20.1% above the Waste Management industry median of 28.54. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Days Inventory is 34.26 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.77 is trading 91.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.15.
GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LNZA:
Days Inventory: 34.26 (36% below median its 10-year median of 53.31)
GF Value™: $66.15 vs. price of $5.77 (91.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% above the Waste Management median (#140 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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