UniversalLTS:0LJD +0.64%75 Days Inventory is 165.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 174.45. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LJD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Universal ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Universal's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,119 Mil. Universal's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $617 Mil.
Hence, Universal's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 165.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LJD'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 145 Med: 174.45 Max: 194.2
Current: 182.19
During the past 13 years, Universal's highest Days Inventory was 194.20. The lowest was 145.00. And the median was 174.45.
LTS:0LJD's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 61.7% of 47
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 134.79
vs LTS:0LJD: 182.19
Universal's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (164.23) to Mar. 2026 (165.62).
It might indicate that Universal's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Universal's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.
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.
Universal's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.57.
Universal (LTS:0LJD) 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.
Universal'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.
Universal'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.
Universal Days Inventory Related Terms
Universal Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal'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:0LJD vs AIIR, TPB, ISPR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal'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.
Universal Days Inventory vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal'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.
Universal (LTS:0LJD) has a Days Inventory of 165.62 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 174.45. Over the past decade, Universal's Days Inventory has ranged from 145.00 to 194.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #29 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Universal's Days Inventory too high?
Universal's current Days Inventory of 165.62 is near median its 10-year median of 174.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 145.00 to a high of 194.20. The Tobacco Products industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. Universal's value of 165.62 is 22.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal ranks #29 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's Days Inventory compare to AIIR and TPB?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Universal ranks #29 out of 47 companies for Days Inventory. This places Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. Universal's value of 165.62 is 22.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal's own Days Inventory has ranged from 145.00 to 194.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 174.45 vs. the industry median of 134.79, Universal 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Tobacco Products companies is 134.79, based on 47 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. Universal's current Days Inventory of 165.62 is 22.9% 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 Universal and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 134.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal's current Days Inventory is 165.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 174.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal (LTS:0LJD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.98, compared to a current price of $52.18 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 165.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 174.45 and 22.9% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 134.79. Universal's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Universal (LTS:0LJD), the current Days Inventory is 165.62 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 Universal (LTS:0LJD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.18 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.98.
GuruFocus considers Universal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LJD:
Days Inventory: 165.62 (near median its 10-year median of 174.45)
GF Value™: $53.98 vs. price of $52.18 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% above the Tobacco Products median (#29 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LJD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Corp is an international leaf tobacco supplier. The company procures leaf tobacco from farmers, processes it, and sells it to companies that manufacture consumer tobacco products. Universal does not manufacture or sell any consumer products itself. The company's segments include Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States. The company operates in the USA, Belgium, China, Egypt, Philippines, Germany, and Other Countries with majority of revenue from USA.
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