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MKSLTS:0JWG -1.55%67 Days Inventory is 149.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 139.54. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JWG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,417 Hardware companies, MKS ranks worse than 74.84% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). MKS's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $935 Mil. MKS's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $571 Mil.
Hence, MKS's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 149.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for MKS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JWG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 107.17 Med: 139.54 Max: 183.08
Current: 155.14
During the past 13 years, MKS's highest Days Inventory was 183.08. The lowest was 107.17. And the median was 139.54.
LTS:0JWG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.84% of 2417
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.06
vs LTS:0JWG: 155.14
MKS's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (165.72) to Mar. 2026 (149.42).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
MKS's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.
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.
MKS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.
MKS (LTS:0JWG) 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.
MKS'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.
MKS'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.
MKS Days Inventory Related Terms
MKS Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MKS'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:0JWG vs TDY, FTV, TRMB: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS'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.
MKS Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MKS'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.
MKS (LTS:0JWG) has a Days Inventory of 149.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 139.54. Over the past decade, MKS's Days Inventory has ranged from 107.17 to 183.08. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1809 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is MKS's Days Inventory too high?
MKS's current Days Inventory of 149.42 is near median its 10-year median of 139.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 107.17 to a high of 183.08. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.06. MKS's value of 149.42 is 58.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #1809 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's Days Inventory compare to TDY and FTV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1809 out of 2417 companies for Days Inventory. This places MKS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.06. MKS's value of 149.42 is 58.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MKS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 107.17 to 183.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 139.54 vs. the industry median of 94.06, MKS 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.06, based on 2,417 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. MKS's current Days Inventory of 149.42 is 58.9% 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 MKS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKS's current Days Inventory is 149.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 139.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MKS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS (LTS:0JWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.75, compared to a current price of $334.60 — trading 159.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 149.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 139.54 and 58.9% above the Hardware industry median of 94.06. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 MKS (LTS:0JWG), the current Days Inventory is 149.42 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 MKS (LTS:0JWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $334.60 is trading 159.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $128.75.
GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JWG:
Days Inventory: 149.42 (near median its 10-year median of 139.54)
GF Value™: $128.75 vs. price of $334.60 (159.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% above the Hardware median (#1809 of 2417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MKS Inc delivers foundational technology solutions for leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. The company provides instruments, components, subsystems, systems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance and optimize productivity. Its solutions address challenges of miniaturization and complexity in device manufacturing, enabling increased power, speed, and feature enhancement. MKS Inc operates through three divisions: Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Materials Solutions Division (MSD). The company operates in the United States, which generates maximum revenue, as well as China and other countries.
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