HardideLSE:HDD +1.47%38 Days Inventory is 25.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 41.35. GuruFocus rates LSE:HDD with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Chemicals companies, Hardide ranks better than 93.43% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hardide's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.24 Mil. Hardide's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.67 Mil.
Hence, Hardide's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hardide's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HDD'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.91 Med: 41.35 Max: 94.1
Current: 27.2
During the past 13 years, Hardide's highest Days Inventory was 94.10. The lowest was 14.91. And the median was 41.35.
LSE:HDD's Days Inventory is ranked better than 93.43% of 1538
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs LSE:HDD: 27.20
Hardide's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (24.74) to Mar. 2026 (25.78).
It might indicate that Hardide's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hardide's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.08.
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.
Hardide's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
Hardide (LSE:HDD) 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.
Hardide'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.
Hardide'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.
Hardide Days Inventory Related Terms
Hardide Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hardide'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:HDD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hardide'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.
Hardide Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hardide's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardide'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.
Hardide (LSE:HDD) has a Days Inventory of 25.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hardide and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 41.35. Over the past decade, Hardide's Days Inventory has ranged from 14.91 to 94.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #101 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Hardide's Days Inventory too high?
Hardide's current Days Inventory of 25.78 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 41.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.91 to a high of 94.10. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Hardide's value of 25.78 is 68% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hardide ranks #101 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hardide has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardide's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #101 out of 1538 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hardide in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Hardide's value of 25.78 is 68% below this benchmark. Historically, Hardide's own Days Inventory has ranged from 14.91 to 94.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.35 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Hardide 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,538 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. Hardide's current Days Inventory of 25.78 is 68% 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 Hardide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardide's current Days Inventory is 25.78, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 41.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide (LSE:HDD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.69 — trading 392.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 25.78, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 41.35 and 68% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Hardide's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD), the current Days Inventory is 25.78 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.69 is trading 392.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14.
GuruFocus considers Hardide to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HDD:
Days Inventory: 25.78 (38% below median its 10-year median of 41.35)
GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.69 (392.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68% below the Chemicals median (#101 of 1538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardide PLC is a UK-based company that acts as a provider of tungsten carbide coatings for metal components operating in abrasive, erosive, corrosive, and chemically aggressive environments. The company provides nanostructured and patented, low-temperature chemical vapour deposition coating which provides wear and corrosion resistance and combines toughness with ductility. It extends the life of critical components across high-value industries and applications including oil and gas, pumps, aerospace, petrochemical, power generation, defense, industrial tooling, and others. The company has it's reportable segments namely UK operation, United States operation and Corporate Central Functions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from United Kingdom operations.
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