Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Proterra's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2023 was MXN4,801 Mil. Proterra's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2023 was MXN1,700 Mil.
Hence, Proterra's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2023 was 257.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Proterra's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PTRA's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 127.03 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Proterra's Days Inventory
increased
from Sep. 2022 (146.89) to Sep. 2023 (257.75).
It might indicate that Proterra's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Proterra's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2023 was 0.35.
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.
Proterra's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2023 was 3.20.
Proterra (MEX:PTRA) 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.
Proterra's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2023 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.
Proterra's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2023 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.
Proterra Days Inventory Related Terms
Proterra Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proterra'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.
MEX:PTRA vs UGRO, CLEV, ARTW: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Proterra'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.
Proterra Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Proterra's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Proterra'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.
Proterra (MEX:PTRA) has a Days Inventory of 257.75 as of Sep. 2023. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Proterra and its competitors.
Is Proterra's Days Inventory too high?
Proterra's current Days Inventory is 257.75. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 127.03. Proterra's value of 257.75 is 102.9% above this industry median. Overall, Proterra has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proterra's Days Inventory compare to UGRO and CLEV?
Proterra's Days Inventory of 257.75 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 127.03. Proterra's value of 257.75 is 102.9% above this benchmark. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 127.03, based on 207 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. Proterra's current Days Inventory of 257.75 is 102.9% 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 Proterra and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 127.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proterra's current Days Inventory is 257.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proterra stock overvalued right now?
Proterra (MEX:PTRA) has a current Days Inventory of 257.75. The current Days Inventory is 257.75 and 102.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 127.03. Proterra's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Proterra (MEX:PTRA), the current Days Inventory is 257.75 as of Sep. 2023. 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.
Proterra Inc is a developer and producer of zero-emission electric vehicle and EV technology solutions for commercial applications. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric transit buses as an original equipment manufacturer for North American public transit agencies, airports, universities, and other commercial transit fleets. It also designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and integrates proprietary battery systems and electrification solutions for commercial vehicle manufacturers. Additionally, Proterra provides fleet-scale, high-power charging solutions for its customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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