LPA Group (LSE:LPA) Days Inventory: 118.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median


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What is LPA Group Days Inventory?

LPA Group LSE:LPA 32 Days Inventory is 118.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 94.52. GuruFocus rates LSE:LPA with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,963 Industrial Products companies, LPA Group ranks worse than 50.86% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). LPA Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £6.36 Mil. LPA Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £9.81 Mil. Hence, LPA Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 118.29.

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

LSE:LPA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.56   Med: 94.52   Max: 131.66
Current: 121.58

During the past 13 years, LPA Group's highest Days Inventory was 131.66. The lowest was 68.56. And the median was 94.52.

LSE:LPA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
50.86% of 2963 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs LSE:LPA: 121.58

LPA Group's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (144.89) to Mar. 2026 (118.29).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. LPA Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.

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. LPA Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.


LPA Group  (LSE:LPA) 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.

LPA Group'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.

LPA Group'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.


LPA Group Days Inventory Related Terms


LPA Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LPA Group'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.

LPA Group Days Inventory Chart

LPA Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 108.69 113.34 96.37 101.53 131.66

LPA Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 90.74 110.12 144.89 125.37 118.29

LSE:LPA vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, LPA Group'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.


LPA Group Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LPA Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LPA Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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LPA Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

LPA Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (5.749 + 6.362) / 2 ) / 16.788*365
=6.0555 / 16.788*365
=131.66

LPA Group'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
=( (6.362 + 6.352) / 2 ) / 9.808*365 / 2
=6.357 / 9.808*365 / 2
=118.29

* 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 118.29 mean?
LPA Group (LSE:LPA) has a Days Inventory of 118.29 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LPA Group and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 94.52. Over the past decade, LPA Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 68.56 to 131.66. According to the industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #1507 out of 2963 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is LPA Group's Days Inventory too high?
LPA Group's current Days Inventory of 118.29 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 94.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.56 to a high of 131.66. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. LPA Group's value of 118.29 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #1507 out of 2963 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LPA Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPA Group's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #1507 out of 2963 companies for Days Inventory. This places LPA Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. LPA Group's value of 118.29 is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, LPA Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.56 to 131.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.52 vs. the industry median of 119.47, LPA Group 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 2,963 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. LPA Group's current Days Inventory of 118.29 is 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 LPA Group 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. LPA Group's current Days Inventory is 118.29, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 94.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group (LSE:LPA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.64, compared to a current price of £0.67 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 118.29, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 94.52 and 1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. LPA Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA), the current Days Inventory is 118.29 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.67 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.64. GuruFocus considers LPA Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LPA:

  • Days Inventory: 118.29 (25% above median its 10-year median of 94.52)
  • GF Value™: £0.64 vs. price of £0.67 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1% below the Industrial Products median (#1507 of 2963)

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


LPA Group Business Description

Address Light and Power House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, GBR, CB11 3AQ
LPA Group PLC is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of LED lighting, industrial electrical, electro mechanical systems, and is a distributor of engineered components. The Group comprises three divisions: LPA Connection Systems (electro-mechanical), LPA Lighting Systems (lighting & electronics) and LPA Channel Electric (engineered component distribution), which collectively design, manufacture and market industrial electrical and electronic products. It operates across three market segments: Rail; Aerospace & Defence and Other Its geographic markets are the United Kingdom, Rest of Europe, Rest of World. The majority of its revenue originates in the United Kingdom.
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