Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76) Days Inventory: 7.12 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0J76 Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc LTS:0J76
81 GF Score
Price $324.48
GF Value $298.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Huntington Ingalls Industries Days Inventory?

Huntington Ingalls Industries LTS:0J76 -0.88% 81 Days Inventory is 7.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0J76 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $298.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 329 Aerospace & Defense companies, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks better than 96.66% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Huntington Ingalls Industries's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $233 Mil. Huntington Ingalls Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,987 Mil. Hence, Huntington Ingalls Industries's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.12.

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

LTS:0J76' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.48   Med: 7   Max: 16.59
Current: 7.09

During the past 13 years, Huntington Ingalls Industries's highest Days Inventory was 16.59. The lowest was 6.48. And the median was 7.00.

LTS:0J76's Days Inventory is ranked better than
96.66% of 329 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 139.44 vs LTS:0J76: 7.09

Huntington Ingalls Industries's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (7.30) to Jun. 2026 (7.12).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Huntington Ingalls Industries's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.82.

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. Huntington Ingalls Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.07.


Huntington Ingalls Industries  (LTS:0J76) 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.

Huntington Ingalls Industries's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

Huntington Ingalls Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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.


Huntington Ingalls Industries Days Inventory Related Terms


Huntington Ingalls Industries Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huntington Ingalls Industries'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.

Huntington Ingalls Industries Days Inventory Chart

Huntington Ingalls Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Huntington Ingalls Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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LTS:0J76 vs DRS, MOG.A, SARO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Huntington Ingalls Industries'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.


Huntington Ingalls Industries Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Huntington Ingalls Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huntington Ingalls Industries's Days Inventory falls into.


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Huntington Ingalls Industries Days Inventory Calculation

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

Huntington Ingalls Industries'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
=( (208 + 219) / 2 ) / 10899*365
=213.5 / 10899*365
=7.15

Huntington Ingalls Industries's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (230 + 236) / 2 ) / 2987*365 / 4
=233 / 2987*365 / 4
=7.12

* 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 7.12 mean?
Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76) has a Days Inventory of 7.12 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Huntington Ingalls Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 6.48 to 16.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #11 out of 329 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Huntington Ingalls Industries' current Days Inventory of 7.12 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.48 to a high of 16.59. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 7.12 is 94.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #11 out of 329 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huntington Ingalls Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntington Ingalls Industries' Days Inventory compare to DRS and MOG.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Huntington Ingalls Industries ranks #11 out of 329 companies for Days Inventory. This places Huntington Ingalls Industries in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Huntington Ingalls Industries' value of 7.12 is 94.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Huntington Ingalls Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.48 to 16.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 139.44, Huntington Ingalls Industries 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 139.44, based on 329 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. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current Days Inventory of 7.12 is 94.9% 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 139.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huntington Ingalls Industries's current Days Inventory is 7.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $298.84, compared to a current price of $324.48 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 7.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 94.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 139.44. Huntington Ingalls Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76), the current Days Inventory is 7.12 as of Jun. 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 Huntington Ingalls Industries (LTS:0J76) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntington Ingalls Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $324.48 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $298.84. GuruFocus considers Huntington Ingalls Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0J76:

  • Days Inventory: 7.12 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $298.84 vs. price of $324.48 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#11 of 329)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0J76 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huntington Ingalls Industries Business Description

Address 4101 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA, USA, 23607
Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out from Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Ingalls produces non-nuclear-powered ships, including amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, while Newport News produces nuclear-powered ships as the only producer of Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers and a major subcontractor on Virginia- and Columbia-class nuclear submarines. HII shares production of destroyers and nuclear submarines with General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works and Electric Boat shipyards, respectively. The company's mission technologies segment produces uncrewed sea vessels and provides a range of IT and other services to US government agencies.
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