Fountain (LTS:0EHR) Days Inventory: 90.08 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Above Median

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LTS:0EHR Fountain SA LTS:0EHR
66 GF Score
Price €6.50
GF Value €6.41
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What is Fountain Days Inventory?

Fountain LTS:0EHR 66 Days Inventory is 90.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 76.11. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EHR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.41. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Fountain ranks worse than 80% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Fountain's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.58 Mil. Fountain's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.23 Mil. Hence, Fountain's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 90.08.

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

LTS:0EHR' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.77   Med: 76.11   Max: 104.92
Current: 80.4

During the past 13 years, Fountain's highest Days Inventory was 104.92. The lowest was 64.77. And the median was 76.11.

LTS:0EHR's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
80% of 300 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495 vs LTS:0EHR: 80.40

Fountain's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (75.02) to Dec. 2025 (90.08). It might indicate that Fountain's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Fountain's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.03.

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. Fountain's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.18.


Fountain  (LTS:0EHR) 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.

Fountain'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.

Fountain'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.


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Fountain Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fountain'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.

Fountain Days Inventory Chart

Fountain Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 84.29 82.71 74.25 69.26 77.97

Fountain Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 77.76 68.04 75.02 73.61 90.08

LTS:0EHR vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Fountain'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.


Fountain Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fountain's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fountain Days Inventory Calculation

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

Fountain'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
=( (1.945 + 2.648) / 2 ) / 10.75*365
=2.2965 / 10.75*365
=77.97

Fountain'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
=( (2.511 + 2.648) / 2 ) / 5.226*365 / 2
=2.5795 / 5.226*365 / 2
=90.08

* 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 90.08 mean?
Fountain (LTS:0EHR) has a Days Inventory of 90.08 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Fountain and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 76.11. Over the past decade, Fountain's Days Inventory has ranged from 64.77 to 104.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountain ranks #240 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Fountain's Days Inventory too high?
Fountain's current Days Inventory of 90.08 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 76.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.77 to a high of 104.92. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Fountain's value of 90.08 is 122.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fountain ranks #240 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fountain has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountain's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Fountain ranks #240 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This places Fountain in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Fountain's value of 90.08 is 122.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fountain's own Days Inventory has ranged from 64.77 to 104.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.11 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Fountain 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 300 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. Fountain's current Days Inventory of 90.08 is 122.4% 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 Fountain and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountain's current Days Inventory is 90.08, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 76.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountain stock overvalued right now?
Fountain (LTS:0EHR) has a current Days Inventory of 90.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.41, compared to a current price of €6.50 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 90.08, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 76.11 and 122.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Fountain's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Fountain (LTS:0EHR), the current Days Inventory is 90.08 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 Fountain (LTS:0EHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.50 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.41.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0EHR:

  • Days Inventory: 90.08 (18% above median its 10-year median of 76.11)
  • GF Value™: €6.41 vs. price of €6.50 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#240 of 300)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0EHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fountain Business Description

Other Exchanges FOU:Belgium
Address Avenue de l' Artisanat 17, Braine l'Alleud, BEL, 1420
Fountain SA markets coffee and other beverage dispensing machines intended mainly for businesses. The Group distributes its products through its subsidiaries, but also through a network of independent distributors.
66GF Score

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