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Northern BearLSE:NTBR +1.28%50 Days Inventory is 10.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 8.90. GuruFocus rates LSE:NTBR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,490 Construction companies, Northern Bear ranks better than 78.19% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Northern Bear's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.58 Mil. Northern Bear's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £26.99 Mil.
Hence, Northern Bear's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Bear's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NTBR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.55 Med: 8.9 Max: 10.16
Current: 8.87
During the past 13 years, Northern Bear's highest Days Inventory was 10.16. The lowest was 6.55. And the median was 8.90.
LSE:NTBR's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.19% of 1490
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.805
vs LSE:NTBR: 8.87
Northern Bear's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (8.91) to Mar. 2026 (10.67).
It might indicate that Northern Bear's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Northern Bear's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.11.
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.
Northern Bear's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.
Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) 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.
Northern Bear'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.
Northern Bear'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.
Northern Bear Days Inventory Related Terms
Northern Bear Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Bear'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:NTBR vs TT, JCI, CARR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Northern Bear'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.
Northern Bear Days Inventory vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Northern Bear's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Bear'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.
Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) has a Days Inventory of 10.67 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Northern Bear and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 8.90. Over the past decade, Northern Bear's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.55 to 10.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #325 out of 1490 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Northern Bear's Days Inventory too high?
Northern Bear's current Days Inventory of 10.67 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.55 to a high of 10.16. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.81. Northern Bear's value of 10.67 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #325 out of 1490 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Bear has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Bear's Days Inventory compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #325 out of 1490 companies for Days Inventory. This places Northern Bear in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.81. Northern Bear's value of 10.67 is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Bear's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.55 to 10.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.90 vs. the industry median of 49.81, Northern Bear 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.81, based on 1,490 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. Northern Bear's current Days Inventory of 10.67 is 78.6% 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 Northern Bear and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Bear's current Days Inventory is 10.67, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 8.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Bear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.92, compared to a current price of £1.19 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.67, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 8.90 and 78.6% below the Construction industry median of 49.81. Northern Bear's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR), the current Days Inventory is 10.67 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.19 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.92.
GuruFocus considers Northern Bear to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NTBR:
Days Inventory: 10.67 (20% above median its 10-year median of 8.90)
GF Value™: £0.92 vs. price of £1.19 (28.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% below the Construction median (#325 of 1490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NTBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Bear PLC is a specialist building service provider serving the support services sector. Its operating segments include Roofing activities - companies providing a comprehensive range of roofing services including slang, felting, refurbishment, and maintenance for domestic, commercial, and public sector properties; Materials handling activities - supply, service, and maintenance of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment on hire and for sale; Specialist building services activities - aggregation of other specialist building services companies providing services including building maintenance, electrical contracting, and sound insulation and Corporate and other activities - the provision of head office activity and consolidation items. It generates revenues mainly from the UK.
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