MGA (Magna International) Days Inventory: 41.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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GF Value $48.20
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What is Magna International Days Inventory?

Magna International MGA -1.21% 77 Days Inventory is 41.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 42.23. GuruFocus rates MGA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, Magna International ranks better than 82.7% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Magna International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,045 Mil. Magna International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,958 Mil. Hence, Magna International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.20.

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

MGA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.9   Med: 42.23   Max: 44.26
Current: 42.2

During the past 13 years, Magna International's highest Days Inventory was 44.26. The lowest was 31.90. And the median was 42.23.

MGA's Days Inventory is ranked better than
82.7% of 1295 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.74 vs MGA: 42.20

Magna International's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (43.08) to Mar. 2026 (41.20).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Magna International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21.

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. Magna International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.


Magna International  (NYSE:MGA) 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.

Magna International'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.

Magna International'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.


Magna International Days Inventory Related Terms


Magna International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Magna International'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.

Magna International Days Inventory Chart

Magna International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Magna International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MGA vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Magna International'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.


Magna International Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Magna International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Magna International's Days Inventory falls into.


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Magna International Days Inventory Calculation

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

Magna International'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
=( (4151 + 4126) / 2 ) / 36021*365
=4138.5 / 36021*365
=41.94

Magna International'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
=( (4126 + 3964) / 2 ) / 8958*365 / 4
=4045 / 8958*365 / 4
=41.20

* 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 41.20 mean?
Magna International (MGA) has a Days Inventory of 41.20 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Magna International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.23. Over the past decade, Magna International's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.90 to 44.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #224 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Magna International's Days Inventory too high?
Magna International's current Days Inventory of 41.20 is near median its 10-year median of 42.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.90 to a high of 44.26. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Magna International's value of 41.20 is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magna International ranks #224 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magna International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magna International's Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #224 out of 1295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Magna International in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Magna International's value of 41.20 is 49% below this benchmark. Historically, Magna International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.90 to 44.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.23 vs. the industry median of 80.74, Magna International 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.74, based on 1,295 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. Magna International's current Days Inventory of 41.20 is 49% 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 Magna International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magna International's current Days Inventory is 41.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magna International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International (MGA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.20, compared to a current price of $64.56 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.23 and 49% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.74. Magna International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Magna International (MGA), the current Days Inventory is 41.20 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 Magna International (MGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $64.56 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.20. GuruFocus considers Magna International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MGA:

  • Days Inventory: 41.20 (near median its 10-year median of 42.23)
  • GF Value™: $48.20 vs. price of $64.56 (33.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#224 of 1295)

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


Magna International Business Description

Other Exchanges MGA:GermanyMG:Canada
Address 337 Magna Drive, Aurora, ON, CAN, L4G 7K1
Magna International prides itself on an entrepreneurial culture and a corporate constitution that outlines the distribution of profits to various stakeholders. This automotive supplier's product groups include exteriors, interiors, seating, roof systems, body and chassis, powertrain, vision and electronic systems, closure systems, electric vehicle systems, tooling and engineering, and contract vehicle assembly. In 2025, 48.6% of Magna's USD 42 billion of revenue came from North America, while Europe accounted for approximately 38% and Asia the remainder. The firm's top six customers constituted 75.9% of revenue, with the top three being GM, Mercedes, and Ford. GM was the largest contributor at 15.6%. Magna was founded in 1957, has about 144,000 employees, and is based in Aurora, Ontario.
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