Woodward (MIL:1WWD) Days Inventory: 81.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median


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What is Woodward Days Inventory?

Woodward MIL:1WWD 89 Days Inventory is 81.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 92.09. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WWD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €132.75. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Aerospace & Defense companies, Woodward ranks better than 71.08% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Woodward's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €599 Mil. Woodward's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €670 Mil. Hence, Woodward's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 81.57.

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

MIL:1WWD' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.02   Med: 92.09   Max: 111.83
Current: 85.16

During the past 13 years, Woodward's highest Days Inventory was 111.83. The lowest was 84.02. And the median was 92.09.

MIL:1WWD's Days Inventory is ranked better than
71.08% of 325 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.54 vs MIL:1WWD: 85.16

Woodward's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (91.25) to Mar. 2026 (81.57).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Woodward's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12.

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. Woodward's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.


Woodward  (MIL:1WWD) 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.

Woodward'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.

Woodward'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.


Woodward Days Inventory Related Terms


Woodward Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woodward'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.

Woodward Days Inventory Chart

Woodward Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 92.33 85.26 87.47 85.56 90.78

Woodward 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 91.25 91.35 84.10 86.96 81.57

MIL:1WWD vs FTAI, CW, ARXS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Woodward'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.


Woodward Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Woodward's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Woodward Days Inventory Calculation

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

Woodward's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (548.792 + 557.726) / 2 ) / 2224.378*365
=553.259 / 2224.378*365
=90.78

Woodward'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
=( (588.591 + 609.362) / 2 ) / 670.081*365 / 4
=598.9765 / 670.081*365 / 4
=81.57

* 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 81.57 mean?
Woodward (MIL:1WWD) has a Days Inventory of 81.57 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Woodward and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 92.09. Over the past decade, Woodward's Days Inventory has ranged from 84.02 to 111.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Woodward ranks #94 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Woodward's Days Inventory too high?
Woodward's current Days Inventory of 81.57 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 92.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.02 to a high of 111.83. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Woodward's value of 81.57 is 42.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woodward ranks #94 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Woodward has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodward's Days Inventory compare to FTAI and CW?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Woodward ranks #94 out of 325 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Woodward in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Woodward's value of 81.57 is 42.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Woodward's own Days Inventory has ranged from 84.02 to 111.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.09 vs. the industry median of 141.54, Woodward 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 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. Woodward's current Days Inventory of 81.57 is 42.4% 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 Woodward and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woodward's current Days Inventory is 81.57, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 92.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodward stock overvalued right now?
Woodward (MIL:1WWD) has a current Days Inventory of 81.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.75, compared to a current price of €232.00 — trading 74.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 81.57, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 92.09 and 42.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. Woodward's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Woodward (MIL:1WWD), the current Days Inventory is 81.57 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 Woodward (MIL:1WWD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodward stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €232.00 is trading 74.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €132.75.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1WWD:

  • Days Inventory: 81.57 (11% below median its 10-year median of 92.09)
  • GF Value™: €132.75 vs. price of €232.00 (74.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#94 of 325)

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Woodward Business Description

Address 1081 Woodward Way, Fort Collins, CO, USA, 80524
Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in challenging environments. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, motors, and sensors for aircraft. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors.
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