Mesa LaboratoriesMLAB +3.40%77 Days Inventory is 112.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 102.68. GuruFocus rates MLAB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Mesa Laboratories ranks worse than 57.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Laboratories's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MLAB'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.16 Med: 102.68 Max: 148.13
Current: 107.77
During the past 13 years, Mesa Laboratories's highest Days Inventory was 148.13. The lowest was 69.16. And the median was 102.68.
MLAB's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 57.69% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs MLAB: 107.77
Mesa Laboratories's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (102.87) to Mar. 2026 (112.23).
It might indicate that Mesa Laboratories's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Mesa Laboratories's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.
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.
Mesa Laboratories's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Mesa Laboratories (NAS:MLAB) 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.
Mesa Laboratories'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.
Mesa Laboratories'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.
Mesa Laboratories Days Inventory Related Terms
Mesa Laboratories Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa Laboratories'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.
MLAB vs AERG, MVIS, ARBE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Mesa Laboratories'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.
Mesa Laboratories Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mesa Laboratories's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Laboratories'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.
Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) has a Days Inventory of 112.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 102.68. Over the past decade, Mesa Laboratories' Days Inventory has ranged from 69.16 to 148.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #1392 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Mesa Laboratories' Days Inventory too high?
Mesa Laboratories' current Days Inventory of 112.23 is near median its 10-year median of 102.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.16 to a high of 148.13. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Mesa Laboratories' value of 112.23 is 19% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #1392 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mesa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Laboratories' Days Inventory compare to AERG and MVIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mesa Laboratories ranks #1392 out of 2413 companies for Days Inventory. This places Mesa Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Mesa Laboratories' value of 112.23 is 19% above this benchmark. Historically, Mesa Laboratories' own Days Inventory has ranged from 69.16 to 148.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.68 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Mesa Laboratories 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,413 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. Mesa Laboratories's current Days Inventory of 112.23 is 19% 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 Mesa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Laboratories's current Days Inventory is 112.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 102.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.05, compared to a current price of $101.52 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 112.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 102.68 and 19% above the Hardware industry median of 94.29. Mesa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), the current Days Inventory is 112.23 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 Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $101.52 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $116.05.
GuruFocus considers Mesa Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLAB:
Days Inventory: 112.23 (near median its 10-year median of 102.68)
GF Value™: $116.05 vs. price of $101.52 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% above the Hardware median (#1392 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesa Laboratories Inc manufactures life sciences tools and critical quality control solutions. It operates in four divisions: i) Sterilization and Disinfection Control, which manufactures and sells biological, chemical, and cleaning indicators used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization, decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning processes. ii) Clinical Genomics division develops, manufactures, and sells sensitive, low-cost, high-throughput genetic analysis tools and related consumables. iii) The Biopharmaceutical Development division develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. iv) The Calibration Solutions division develops, manufactures, sells, and services quality control products.
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