Samsung SDI CoLUX:SMSDI -17.68%60 Days Inventory is 96.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 70.79. GuruFocus rates LUX:SMSDI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks better than 68.13% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Samsung SDI Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,119 Mil. Samsung SDI Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,007 Mil.
Hence, Samsung SDI Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samsung SDI Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:SMSDI'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.73 Med: 70.79 Max: 89.91
Current: 88.2
During the past 13 years, Samsung SDI Co's highest Days Inventory was 89.91. The lowest was 59.73. And the median was 70.79.
LUX:SMSDI's Days Inventory is ranked better than 68.13% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs LUX:SMSDI: 88.20
Samsung SDI Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (87.14) to Mar. 2026 (96.34).
It might indicate that Samsung SDI Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Samsung SDI Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.
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.
Samsung SDI Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88.
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) 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.
Samsung SDI Co'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.
Samsung SDI Co'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.
Samsung SDI Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Samsung SDI Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI Co'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Samsung SDI Co'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.
Samsung SDI Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Samsung SDI Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsung SDI Co'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.
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) has a Days Inventory of 96.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 70.79. Over the past decade, Samsung SDI Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 59.73 to 89.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #946 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Days Inventory too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Days Inventory of 96.34 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 70.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.73 to a high of 89.91. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Samsung SDI Co's value of 96.34 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #946 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #946 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Samsung SDI Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Samsung SDI Co's value of 96.34 is 19.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Samsung SDI Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 59.73 to 89.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.79 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Samsung SDI Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,968 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. Samsung SDI Co's current Days Inventory of 96.34 is 19.4% 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung SDI Co's current Days Inventory is 96.34, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 70.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.86, compared to a current price of $78.20 — trading 96.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 96.34, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 70.79 and 19.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI), the current Days Inventory is 96.34 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.20 is trading 96.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.86.
GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUX:SMSDI:
Days Inventory: 96.34 (36% above median its 10-year median of 70.79)
GF Value™: $39.86 vs. price of $78.20 (96.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Industrial Products median (#946 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:SMSDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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