Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) Days Inventory: 48.74 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


LSE:FSJ Fisher (James) & Sons PLC LSE:FSJ
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Price £4.69
GF Value £2.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fisher (James) & Sons Days Inventory?

Fisher (James) & Sons LSE:FSJ +0.64% 62 Days Inventory is 48.74 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 48.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:FSJ with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks worse than 81.91% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Fisher (James) & Sons's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £36.0 Mil. Fisher (James) & Sons's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £134.8 Mil. Hence, Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FSJ' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.17   Med: 48.25   Max: 57.14
Current: 47.93

During the past 13 years, Fisher (James) & Sons's highest Days Inventory was 57.14. The lowest was 39.17. And the median was 48.25.

LSE:FSJ's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
81.91% of 796 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.455 vs LSE:FSJ: 47.93

Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (44.59) to Dec. 2025 (48.74). It might indicate that Fisher (James) & Sons's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Fisher (James) & Sons's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.74.

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. Fisher (James) & Sons's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.18.


Fisher (James) & Sons  (LSE:FSJ) 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.

Fisher (James) & Sons's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Fisher (James) & Sons's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Fisher (James) & Sons Days Inventory Related Terms


Fisher (James) & Sons Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fisher (James) & Sons'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.

Fisher (James) & Sons Days Inventory Chart

Fisher (James) & Sons Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Fisher (James) & Sons Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Fisher (James) & Sons Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Fisher (James) & Sons'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.


Fisher (James) & Sons Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Inventory falls into.


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Fisher (James) & Sons Days Inventory Calculation

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

Fisher (James) & Sons'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
=( (32.8 + 36.1) / 2 ) / 266*365
=34.45 / 266*365
=47.27

Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (35.9 + 36.1) / 2 ) / 134.8*365 / 2
=36 / 134.8*365 / 2
=48.74

* 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 48.74 mean?
Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) has a Days Inventory of 48.74 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Fisher (James) & Sons and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.25. Over the past decade, Fisher (James) & Sons' Days Inventory has ranged from 39.17 to 57.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #652 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons' Days Inventory too high?
Fisher (James) & Sons' current Days Inventory of 48.74 is near median its 10-year median of 48.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.17 to a high of 57.14. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 48.74 is 291.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #652 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fisher (James) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fisher (James) & Sons' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #652 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This places Fisher (James) & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 48.74 is 291.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fisher (James) & Sons' own Days Inventory has ranged from 39.17 to 57.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.25 vs. the industry median of 12.46, Fisher (James) & Sons 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.46, based on 796 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's current Days Inventory of 48.74 is 291.3% 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 Fisher (James) & Sons and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fisher (James) & Sons's current Days Inventory is 48.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.69, compared to a current price of £4.69 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 48.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.25 and 291.3% above the Transportation industry median of 12.46. Fisher (James) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ), the current Days Inventory is 48.74 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.69 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.69. GuruFocus considers Fisher (James) & Sons to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FSJ:

  • Days Inventory: 48.74 (near median its 10-year median of 48.25)
  • GF Value™: £2.69 vs. price of £4.69 (74.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 291.3% above the Transportation median (#652 of 796)

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


Fisher (James) & Sons Business Description

Other Exchanges FSJl:UK
Address Michaelson Road, Fisher House, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, GBR, LA14 1HR
Fisher (James) & Sons PLC operates in the following segments: Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. A majority of its revenue is derived from the Energy segment, which provides services to the energy and renewables markets, including compressor services in Oil and Gas markets and bubble curtains for offshore wind, inspection, repair and maintenance, commissioning, cable and blade maintenance, and support in Renewables and Subsea and Decommissioning services. The Maritime Transport comprises the Tankship business, Cattedown Wharves, and Fendercare, and the Defence segment provides submarine rescue, defence diving, special forces vehicles, submarine platforms, and commercial diving and hyperbaric systems. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Middle East, Africa and Americas.
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