Labcorp Holdings (LTS:0JSY) Days Inventory: 18.66 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median


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What is Labcorp Holdings Days Inventory?

Labcorp Holdings LTS:0JSY +1.14% 81 Days Inventory is 18.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 15.99. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JSY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Labcorp Holdings ranks better than 86.36% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Labcorp Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $516 Mil. Labcorp Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,524 Mil. Hence, Labcorp Holdings's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.66.

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

LTS:0JSY' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.39   Med: 15.99   Max: 19.61
Current: 18.5

During the past 13 years, Labcorp Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 19.61. The lowest was 10.39. And the median was 15.99.

LTS:0JSY's Days Inventory is ranked better than
86.36% of 176 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 68.88 vs LTS:0JSY: 18.50

Labcorp Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (18.68) to Mar. 2026 (18.66).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Labcorp Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.89.

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. Labcorp Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.


Labcorp Holdings  (LTS:0JSY) 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.

Labcorp Holdings'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.

Labcorp Holdings'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.


Labcorp Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Labcorp Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Labcorp Holdings'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.

Labcorp Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Labcorp Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Labcorp Holdings 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:0JSY vs DGX, GH, MTD: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Labcorp Holdings'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.


Labcorp Holdings Days Inventory vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Labcorp Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Labcorp Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Labcorp Holdings'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
=( (493.2 + 534.7) / 2 ) / 9939.2*365
=513.95 / 9939.2*365
=18.87

Labcorp Holdings'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
=( (534.7 + 497.7) / 2 ) / 2523.8*365 / 4
=516.2 / 2523.8*365 / 4
=18.66

* 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 18.66 mean?
Labcorp Holdings (LTS:0JSY) has a Days Inventory of 18.66 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Labcorp Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 15.99. Over the past decade, Labcorp Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 10.39 to 19.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Labcorp Holdings ranks #24 out of 176 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Labcorp Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Labcorp Holdings' current Days Inventory of 18.66 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.39 to a high of 19.61. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Days Inventory is 68.88. Labcorp Holdings' value of 18.66 is 72.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Labcorp Holdings ranks #24 out of 176 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Labcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Labcorp Holdings' Days Inventory compare to DGX and GH?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Labcorp Holdings ranks #24 out of 176 companies for Days Inventory. This places Labcorp Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 68.88. Labcorp Holdings' value of 18.66 is 72.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Labcorp Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.39 to 19.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.99 vs. the industry median of 68.88, Labcorp Holdings 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 68.88, based on 176 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. Labcorp Holdings's current Days Inventory of 18.66 is 72.9% 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 Labcorp Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Days Inventory is 68.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Labcorp Holdings's current Days Inventory is 18.66, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 15.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Labcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labcorp Holdings (LTS:0JSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $269.87, compared to a current price of $269.88 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.66, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.99 and 72.9% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 68.88. Labcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Labcorp Holdings (LTS:0JSY), the current Days Inventory is 18.66 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 Labcorp Holdings (LTS:0JSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $269.88 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of $269.87. GuruFocus considers Labcorp Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JSY:

  • Days Inventory: 18.66 (17% above median its 10-year median of 15.99)
  • GF Value™: $269.87 vs. price of $269.88 (0% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.9% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#24 of 176)

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Labcorp Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges LH:USAN6B:Germany
Address 358 South Main Street, Burlington, NC, USA, 27215
Labcorp is one of the nation's two largest independent clinical laboratories, with roughly 20% of the independent lab market. The company operates approximately 2,000 patient-service centers, offering a broad range of 5,000 clinical lab tests, ranging from uncomplicated routine blood and urine screens to complex oncology and genomic testing.
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