United Airlines HoldingsMEX:UAL +1.69%72 Days Inventory is 13.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:UAL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,381.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, United Airlines Holdings ranks worse than 54.15% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
United Airlines Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.69.
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.
United Airlines Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) 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.
United Airlines Holdings'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.
United Airlines Holdings'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.
United Airlines Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
United Airlines Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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:UAL vs LUV, DAL, AAL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings'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.
United Airlines Holdings Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings'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.
United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) has a Days Inventory of 13.65 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, United Airlines Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 11.13 to 17.94. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #431 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Days Inventory of 13.65 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.13 to a high of 17.94. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. United Airlines Holdings' value of 13.65 is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #431 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Days Inventory compare to LUV and DAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #431 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This places United Airlines Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. United Airlines Holdings' value of 13.65 is 9.6% above this benchmark. Historically, United Airlines Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.13 to 17.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 12.46, United Airlines Holdings 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 796 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Days Inventory of 13.65 is 9.6% 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 United Airlines Holdings 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Days Inventory is 13.65, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,381.88, compared to a current price of MXN2,400.00 — trading 73.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 13.65, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 9.6% above the Transportation industry median of 12.46. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL), the current Days Inventory is 13.65 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 United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,400.00 is trading 73.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,381.88.
GuruFocus considers United Airlines Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UAL:
Days Inventory: 13.65 (10% above median its 10-year median of 12.42)
GF Value™: MXN1,381.88 vs. price of MXN2,400.00 (73.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% above the Transportation median (#431 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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