MESA (Mesa Air Group) Days Inventory: 18.58 (As of Sep. 2025) — 14% Above Median


MESA Mesa Air Group Inc MESA
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What is Mesa Air Group Days Inventory?

Mesa Air Group MESA 55 Days Inventory is 18.58 as of Sep. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 16.28. GuruFocus rates MESA with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Mesa Air Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $16.4 Mil. Mesa Air Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $80.6 Mil. Hence, Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 18.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MESA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.87   Med: 16.28   Max: 25.17
Current: 22.28

During the past 13 years, Mesa Air Group's highest Days Inventory was 25.17. The lowest was 9.87. And the median was 16.28.

MESA's Days Inventory is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 12.455 vs MESA: 22.28

Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory declined from Sep. 2024 (27.97) to Sep. 2025 (18.58).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Mesa Air Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 4.91.

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. Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.18.


Mesa Air Group  (NAS:MESA) 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.

Mesa Air Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 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.

Mesa Air Group's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 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.


Mesa Air Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Mesa Air Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mesa Air Group'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.

Mesa Air Group Days Inventory Chart

Mesa Air Group Annual Data
Trend Sep08 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.42 17.25 18.78 21.15 25.17

Mesa Air Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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MESA vs SNCY, ULCC, ALGT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Mesa Air Group'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.


Mesa Air Group Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Mesa Air Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (29.245 + 28.272) / 2 ) / 417.035*365
=28.7585 / 417.035*365
=25.17

Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (16.172 + 16.629) / 2 ) / 80.564*365 / 4
=16.4005 / 80.564*365 / 4
=18.58

* 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 18.58 mean?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a Days Inventory of 18.58 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mesa Air Group and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 16.28. Over the past decade, Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.87 to 25.17.
Is Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory too high?
Mesa Air Group's current Days Inventory of 18.58 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.87 to a high of 25.17. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Mesa Air Group's value of 18.58 is 49.2% above this industry median. Overall, Mesa Air Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory compare to SNCY and ULCC?
Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory of 18.58 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Mesa Air Group's value of 18.58 is 49.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Mesa Air Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.87 to 25.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.28 vs. the industry median of 12.46, Mesa Air Group 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.46, based on 798 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. Mesa Air Group's current Days Inventory of 18.58 is 49.2% 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 Mesa Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Air Group's current Days Inventory is 18.58, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 16.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a current Days Inventory of 18.58. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.58, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.28 and 49.2% above the Transportation industry median of 12.46. Mesa Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA), the current Days Inventory is 18.58 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Air Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.

Key valuation signals for MESA:

  • Days Inventory: 18.58 (14% above median its 10-year median of 16.28)
  • GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $1.40 (89.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.2% above the Transportation median

No single metric tells the full story. See the MESA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mesa Air Group Business Description

Address 410 North 44th Street, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85008
Mesa Air Group Inc is a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service. It provides services to the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, and cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Flights are operated as American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights to the terms of capacity purchase agreements with American and United and a flight services agreement with DHL. The business has a presence in domestic hubs and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington-Dulles, and other regions.
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