CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) Days Inventory: 201.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median


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What is CML Microsystems Days Inventory?

CML Microsystems LSE:CML 63 Days Inventory is 201.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 168.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:CML with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Semiconductors companies, CML Microsystems ranks worse than 85.42% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CML Microsystems's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £5.01 Mil. CML Microsystems's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.54 Mil. Hence, CML Microsystems's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 201.47.

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

LSE:CML' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.81   Med: 168.17   Max: 295.04
Current: 252.46

During the past 13 years, CML Microsystems's highest Days Inventory was 295.04. The lowest was 85.81. And the median was 168.17.

LSE:CML's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
85.42% of 981 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.84 vs LSE:CML: 252.46

CML Microsystems's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (295.23) to Mar. 2026 (201.47).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. CML Microsystems's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.

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. CML Microsystems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.


CML Microsystems  (LSE:CML) 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.

CML Microsystems'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.

CML Microsystems'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.


CML Microsystems Days Inventory Related Terms


CML Microsystems Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CML Microsystems'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.

CML Microsystems Days Inventory Chart

CML Microsystems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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CML Microsystems Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LSE:CML vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, CML Microsystems'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.


CML Microsystems Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, CML Microsystems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CML Microsystems's Days Inventory falls into.


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CML Microsystems Days Inventory Calculation

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

CML Microsystems's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5.663 + 4.761) / 2 ) / 7.56*365
=5.212 / 7.56*365
=251.64

CML Microsystems'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5.263 + 4.761) / 2 ) / 4.54*365 / 2
=5.012 / 4.54*365 / 2
=201.47

* 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 201.47 mean?
CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) has a Days Inventory of 201.47 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CML Microsystems and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 168.17. Over the past decade, CML Microsystems' Days Inventory has ranged from 85.81 to 295.04. According to the industry distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #838 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is CML Microsystems' Days Inventory too high?
CML Microsystems' current Days Inventory of 201.47 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 168.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.81 to a high of 295.04. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. CML Microsystems' value of 201.47 is 80.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #838 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CML Microsystems has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CML Microsystems' Days Inventory compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #838 out of 981 companies for Days Inventory. This places CML Microsystems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. CML Microsystems' value of 201.47 is 80.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CML Microsystems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 85.81 to 295.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 168.17 vs. the industry median of 111.84, CML Microsystems 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 111.84, based on 981 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. CML Microsystems's current Days Inventory of 201.47 is 80.1% 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 CML Microsystems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CML Microsystems's current Days Inventory is 201.47, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 168.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CML Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.82, compared to a current price of £2.68 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 201.47, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 168.17 and 80.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 111.84. CML Microsystems' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 CML Microsystems (LSE:CML), the current Days Inventory is 201.47 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 CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CML Microsystems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.68 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.82. GuruFocus considers CML Microsystems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CML:

  • Days Inventory: 201.47 (20% above median its 10-year median of 168.17)
  • GF Value™: £2.82 vs. price of £2.68 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.1% above the Semiconductors median (#838 of 981)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CML Microsystems Business Description

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Address Oval Park, Langford, Maldon, Essex, GBR, CM9 6WG
CML Microsystems PLC designs manufacture and markets a range of semiconductors for industrial and professional applications within the storage, wireless, and wireline communications market areas. It operates internationally with subsidiaries across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, and the Far East. The company is focused only one reporting segment, the Semiconductor segment.
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