Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) Days Inventory: 36.66 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0J0P Green Plains Inc LTS:0J0P
57 GF Score
Price $17.08
GF Value $9.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Green Plains Days Inventory?

Green Plains LTS:0J0P -2.87% 57 Days Inventory is 36.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 39.94. GuruFocus rates LTS:0J0P with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Green Plains ranks better than 90.4% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Green Plains's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $144 Mil. Green Plains's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $358 Mil. Hence, Green Plains's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.66.

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

LTS:0J0P' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.11   Med: 39.94   Max: 68.5
Current: 32.28

During the past 13 years, Green Plains's highest Days Inventory was 68.50. The lowest was 28.11. And the median was 39.94.

LTS:0J0P's Days Inventory is ranked better than
90.4% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.55 vs LTS:0J0P: 32.28

Green Plains's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (31.60) to Mar. 2026 (36.66). It might indicate that Green Plains's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Green Plains's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.49.

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. Green Plains's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.


Green Plains  (LTS:0J0P) 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.

Green Plains'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.

Green Plains'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.


Green Plains Days Inventory Related Terms


Green Plains Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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.

Green Plains Days Inventory Chart

Green Plains Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Green Plains Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0J0P vs TROX, WLKP, LXU: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.


Green Plains Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Green Plains Days Inventory Calculation

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

Green Plains'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
=( (227.444 + 148.095) / 2 ) / 1954.754*365
=187.7695 / 1954.754*365
=35.06

Green Plains'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (148.095 + 139.409) / 2 ) / 357.858*365 / 4
=143.752 / 357.858*365 / 4
=36.66

* 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 36.66 mean?
Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) has a Days Inventory of 36.66 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Green Plains and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.94. Over the past decade, Green Plains' Days Inventory has ranged from 28.11 to 68.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #148 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Green Plains' Days Inventory too high?
Green Plains' current Days Inventory of 36.66 is near median its 10-year median of 39.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.11 to a high of 68.50. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Green Plains' value of 36.66 is 54.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #148 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' Days Inventory compare to TROX and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #148 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Green Plains in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Green Plains' value of 36.66 is 54.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Green Plains' own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.11 to 68.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.94 vs. the industry median of 80.55, Green Plains 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.55, based on 1,541 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. Green Plains's current Days Inventory of 36.66 is 54.5% 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 Green Plains and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current Days Inventory is 36.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.26, compared to a current price of $17.08 — trading 84.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 36.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.94 and 54.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.55. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Green Plains (LTS:0J0P), the current Days Inventory is 36.66 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 Green Plains (LTS:0J0P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.08 is trading 84.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.26. GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0J0P:

  • Days Inventory: 36.66 (near median its 10-year median of 39.94)
  • GF Value™: $9.26 vs. price of $17.08 (84.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.5% below the Chemicals median (#148 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0J0P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Green Plains Business Description

Other Exchanges GPRE:USAG3V:Germany
Address 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE, USA, 68106
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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