CastingsLSE:CGS -5.03%79 Days Inventory is 67.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 63.56. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Castings ranks better than 77.06% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Castings's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £26.1 Mil. Castings's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £70.2 Mil.
Hence, Castings's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Castings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CGS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.42 Med: 63.56 Max: 80.48
Current: 72.91
During the past 13 years, Castings's highest Days Inventory was 80.48. The lowest was 53.42. And the median was 63.56.
LSE:CGS's Days Inventory is ranked better than 77.06% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs LSE:CGS: 72.91
Castings's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (80.45) to Mar. 2026 (67.98).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Castings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.68.
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.
Castings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
Castings (LSE:CGS) 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.
Castings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Castings's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Castings Days Inventory Related Terms
Castings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castings'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.
LSE:CGS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Castings'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.
Castings Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Castings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castings'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.
Castings (LSE:CGS) has a Days Inventory of 67.98 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Castings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.56. Over the past decade, Castings' Days Inventory has ranged from 53.42 to 80.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #681 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Castings' Days Inventory too high?
Castings' current Days Inventory of 67.98 is near median its 10-year median of 63.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.42 to a high of 80.48. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Castings' value of 67.98 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castings ranks #681 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Castings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castings' Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #681 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Castings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Castings' value of 67.98 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Castings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 53.42 to 80.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.56 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Castings 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,968 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. Castings's current Days Inventory of 67.98 is 43.1% 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 Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castings's current Days Inventory is 67.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings (LSE:CGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.68, compared to a current price of £3.21 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 67.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.56 and 43.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Castings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Castings (LSE:CGS), the current Days Inventory is 67.98 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 Castings (LSE:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.21 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.68.
GuruFocus considers Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CGS:
Days Inventory: 67.98 (near median its 10-year median of 63.56)
GF Value™: £2.68 vs. price of £3.21 (19.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% below the Industrial Products median (#681 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castings PLC is an iron casting and machining group based in the UK. The company's operating segment includes Foundry operations and Machining operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Foundry operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Sweden and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, North and South America, and Other Countries. It serves Commercial vehicles, Automotive, and Other sectors.
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