Cardinal HealthLTS:0HTG +0.19%83 Days Inventory is 29.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 31.98. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $142.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Medical Distribution companies, Cardinal Health ranks better than 79.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Health's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.85 Med: 31.98 Max: 33.24
Current: 26.82
During the past 13 years, Cardinal Health's highest Days Inventory was 33.24. The lowest was 25.85. And the median was 31.98.
LTS:0HTG's Days Inventory is ranked better than 79.13% of 115
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 57.26
vs LTS:0HTG: 26.82
Cardinal Health's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (28.59) to Mar. 2026 (29.76).
It might indicate that Cardinal Health's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cardinal Health's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.07.
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.
Cardinal Health's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) 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.
Cardinal Health's Inventory Turnover for the
three
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.
Cardinal Health's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
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.
Cardinal Health Days Inventory Related Terms
Cardinal Health Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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.
LTS:0HTG vs COR, MCK, HSIC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health Days Inventory vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Days Inventory of 29.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.98. Over the past decade, Cardinal Health's Days Inventory has ranged from 25.85 to 33.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #24 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Cardinal Health's Days Inventory too high?
Cardinal Health's current Days Inventory of 29.76 is near median its 10-year median of 31.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.85 to a high of 33.24. The Medical Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 57.26. Cardinal Health's value of 29.76 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #24 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Days Inventory compare to COR and MCK?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #24 out of 115 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cardinal Health in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 57.26. Cardinal Health's value of 29.76 is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Health's own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.85 to 33.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.98 vs. the industry median of 57.26, Cardinal Health 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Distribution companies is 57.26, based on 115 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. Cardinal Health's current Days Inventory of 29.76 is 48% 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 57.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Health's current Days Inventory is 29.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $142.01, compared to a current price of $238.69 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.98 and 48% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 57.26. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Days Inventory is 29.76 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $238.69 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $142.01.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:
Days Inventory: 29.76 (near median its 10-year median of 31.98)
GF Value™: $142.01 vs. price of $238.69 (68.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48% below the Medical Distribution median (#24 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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