Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) Days Inventory: 173.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:SANDN Sandvik AB MEX:SANDN
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What is Sandvik AB Days Inventory?

Sandvik AB MEX:SANDN 81 Days Inventory is 173.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 162.70. GuruFocus rates MEX:SANDN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN264.37. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Sandvik AB ranks worse than 69.21% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sandvik AB's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN67,337 Mil. Sandvik AB's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN35,503 Mil. Hence, Sandvik AB's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 173.07.

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

MEX:SANDN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 141.47   Med: 162.7   Max: 191.4
Current: 170.69

During the past 13 years, Sandvik AB's highest Days Inventory was 191.40. The lowest was 141.47. And the median was 162.70.

MEX:SANDN's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
69.21% of 2972 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.325 vs MEX:SANDN: 170.69

Sandvik AB's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (179.48) to Mar. 2026 (173.07).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sandvik AB's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

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. Sandvik AB's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.


Sandvik AB  (MEX:SANDN) 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.

Sandvik AB'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.

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

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=67337.0045 / 59388.378
=1.13

* 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.


Sandvik AB Days Inventory Related Terms


Sandvik AB Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandvik AB'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.

Sandvik AB Days Inventory Chart

Sandvik AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 195.71 193.38 181.52 160.18 171.47

Sandvik AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 179.48 174.02 178.46 158.32 173.07

MEX:SANDN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sandvik AB'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.


Sandvik AB Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sandvik AB's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sandvik AB's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sandvik AB Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sandvik AB'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
=( (66119.309 + 64360.182) / 2 ) / 138872.606*365
=65239.7455 / 138872.606*365
=171.47

Sandvik AB'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
=( (64360.182 + 70313.827) / 2 ) / 35503.353*365 / 4
=67337.0045 / 35503.353*365 / 4
=173.07

* 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 173.07 mean?
Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) has a Days Inventory of 173.07 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sandvik AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 162.70. Over the past decade, Sandvik AB's Days Inventory has ranged from 141.47 to 191.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #2057 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Sandvik AB's Days Inventory too high?
Sandvik AB's current Days Inventory of 173.07 is near median its 10-year median of 162.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 141.47 to a high of 191.40. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.33. Sandvik AB's value of 173.07 is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #2057 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandvik AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandvik AB's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #2057 out of 2972 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sandvik AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.33. Sandvik AB's value of 173.07 is 45% above this benchmark. Historically, Sandvik AB's own Days Inventory has ranged from 141.47 to 191.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 162.70 vs. the industry median of 119.33, Sandvik AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.33, based on 2,972 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. Sandvik AB's current Days Inventory of 173.07 is 45% 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 Sandvik AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandvik AB's current Days Inventory is 173.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 162.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandvik AB stock overvalued right now?
Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) has a current Days Inventory of 173.07. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN264.37, compared to a current price of MXN730.55 — trading 176.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 173.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 162.70 and 45% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.33. Sandvik AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN), the current Days Inventory is 173.07 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 Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandvik AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN730.55 is trading 176.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN264.37.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SANDN:

  • Days Inventory: 173.07 (near median its 10-year median of 162.70)
  • GF Value™: MXN264.37 vs. price of MXN730.55 (176.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45% above the Industrial Products median (#2057 of 2972)

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


Sandvik AB Business Description

Address Kungsbron 1, Section G, Floor 5, Stockholm, SWE, 111 22
Sandvik is a manufacturer of specialized tools and mining equipment used predominantly by global mining, engineering, and automotive customers. The group is composed of three segments: mining and rock solutions, rock processing, and machining. Sandvik was founded in 1862 and listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in 1901.
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