SK Hynix (LUX:HYNSE) Days Inventory: 127.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median


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Price $1,480.00
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What is SK Hynix Days Inventory?

SK Hynix LUX:HYNSE -3.90% 100 Days Inventory is 127.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 106.72. GuruFocus rates LUX:HYNSE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $563.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 980 Semiconductors companies, SK Hynix ranks worse than 54.9% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SK Hynix's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,234 Mil. SK Hynix's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,311 Mil. Hence, SK Hynix's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 127.74.

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

LUX:HYNSE' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.82   Med: 106.72   Max: 159.73
Current: 124.61

During the past 13 years, SK Hynix's highest Days Inventory was 159.73. The lowest was 66.82. And the median was 106.72.

LUX:HYNSE's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
54.9% of 980 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.93 vs LUX:HYNSE: 124.61

SK Hynix's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (169.71) to Mar. 2026 (127.74).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. SK Hynix's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.

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. SK Hynix's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.


SK Hynix  (LUX:HYNSE) 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.

SK Hynix'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.

SK Hynix's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=10234.329 / 35273.843
=0.29

* 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.


SK Hynix Days Inventory Related Terms


SK Hynix Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SK Hynix'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.

SK Hynix Days Inventory Chart

SK Hynix Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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SK Hynix 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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LUX:HYNSE vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SK Hynix'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.


SK Hynix Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SK Hynix's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SK Hynix's Days Inventory falls into.


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SK Hynix Days Inventory Calculation

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

SK Hynix'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
=( (9245.811 + 9751.487) / 2 ) / 26243.392*365
=9498.649 / 26243.392*365
=132.11

SK Hynix'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
=( (9751.487 + 10717.171) / 2 ) / 7310.798*365 / 4
=10234.329 / 7310.798*365 / 4
=127.74

* 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 127.74 mean?
SK Hynix (LUX:HYNSE) has a Days Inventory of 127.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SK Hynix and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 106.72. Over the past decade, SK Hynix's Days Inventory has ranged from 66.82 to 159.73. According to the industry distribution chart, SK Hynix ranks #538 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is SK Hynix's Days Inventory too high?
SK Hynix's current Days Inventory of 127.74 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 106.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.82 to a high of 159.73. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.93. SK Hynix's value of 127.74 is 14.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SK Hynix ranks #538 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SK Hynix has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Hynix's Days Inventory compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SK Hynix ranks #538 out of 980 companies for Days Inventory. This places SK Hynix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.93. SK Hynix's value of 127.74 is 14.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SK Hynix's own Days Inventory has ranged from 66.82 to 159.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 106.72 vs. the industry median of 111.93, SK Hynix 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 111.93, based on 980 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. SK Hynix's current Days Inventory of 127.74 is 14.1% 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 SK Hynix and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SK Hynix's current Days Inventory is 127.74, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 106.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK Hynix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Hynix (LUX:HYNSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $563.71, compared to a current price of $1,480.00 — trading 162.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 127.74, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 106.72 and 14.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 111.93. SK Hynix's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SK Hynix (LUX:HYNSE), the current Days Inventory is 127.74 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 SK Hynix (LUX:HYNSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Hynix stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,480.00 is trading 162.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $563.71. GuruFocus considers SK Hynix to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:HYNSE:

  • Days Inventory: 127.74 (20% above median its 10-year median of 106.72)
  • GF Value™: $563.71 vs. price of $1,480.00 (162.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 14.1% above the Semiconductors median (#538 of 980)

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SK Hynix Business Description

Other Exchanges 000660:KoreaHY9H:Germany
Address 2091 Gyeongchung-daero, Bubal-eup, Gyeonggi-do, Icheon, KOR, 17336
SK Hynix is a semiconductor memory manufacturer with around 60%-70% of its revenue from DRAM and 30%-35% of its revenue from NAND. The company is both the second-largest DRAM and NAND supplier globally with a 33% and 21% market share, respectively, as of 2024. SK Hynix increased its market position in NAND from fourth to second, after acquiring Intel's NAND business in 2021. SK Square, an investment management company spun off from SK Telecom, is SK Hynix's largest shareholder and currently holds 20% of the company's shares.
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