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Somero EnterprisesLSE:SOM -1.35%71 Days Inventory is 172.43 as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 105.22. GuruFocus rates LSE:SOM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Somero Enterprises ranks worse than 72.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Somero Enterprises's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SOM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.79 Med: 105.22 Max: 186.53
Current: 186.53
During the past 13 years, Somero Enterprises's highest Days Inventory was 186.53. The lowest was 81.79. And the median was 105.22.
LSE:SOM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 72.12% of 208
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 126.87
vs LSE:SOM: 186.53
Somero Enterprises's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (145.53) to Dec. 2025 (172.43).
It might indicate that Somero Enterprises's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Somero Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.06.
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.
Somero Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.46.
Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) 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.
Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises Days Inventory Related Terms
Somero Enterprises Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Somero Enterprises'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:SOM vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Somero Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) has a Days Inventory of 172.43 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Somero Enterprises and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 105.22. Over the past decade, Somero Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 81.79 to 186.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #150 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Somero Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Somero Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 172.43 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 105.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.79 to a high of 186.53. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 126.87. Somero Enterprises' value of 172.43 is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #150 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Somero Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Somero Enterprises' Days Inventory compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #150 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This places Somero Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 126.87. Somero Enterprises' value of 172.43 is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Somero Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 81.79 to 186.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 105.22 vs. the industry median of 126.87, Somero Enterprises 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 126.87, based on 208 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. Somero Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 172.43 is 35.9% 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 Somero Enterprises and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 126.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Somero Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 172.43, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 105.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Somero Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.02, compared to a current price of £1.83 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 172.43, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 105.22 and 35.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 126.87. Somero Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM), the current Days Inventory is 172.43 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 Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somero Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.83 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.02.
GuruFocus considers Somero Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SOM:
Days Inventory: 172.43 (64% above median its 10-year median of 105.22)
GF Value™: £2.02 vs. price of £1.83 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#150 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Somero Enterprises Inc designs, assembles, remanufactures, sells, and distributes concrete leveling, contouring, and placing equipment, related parts and accessories, and training services world'wide. Its products include Ride-on Laser Screeds, Lightweight Screeds, Boom Laser Screeds, Compact Boom Screeds, Stationary Laser Screeds, Software Packages, Factory Certified Remanufactured Equipment, Materials Placement. The Company operates as a single reportable segment. The group has presence in North America, Europe, Australia, ROW (includes Latin America, India, China, Middle East, Korea, and Southeast Asia). The company generates majority of revenue from North America.
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