Middlesex Water CoMSEX +1.78%83 Days Inventory is 31.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 26.83. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Utilities - Regulated companies, Middlesex Water Co ranks worse than 59.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middlesex Water Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MSEX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.55 Med: 26.83 Max: 29.14
Current: 28.91
During the past 13 years, Middlesex Water Co's highest Days Inventory was 29.14. The lowest was 18.55. And the median was 26.83.
MSEX's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 59.16% of 453
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.51
vs MSEX: 28.91
Middlesex Water Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (29.72) to Mar. 2026 (31.02).
It might indicate that Middlesex Water Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Middlesex Water Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.94.
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.
Middlesex Water Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.
Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) 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.
Middlesex Water Co'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.
Middlesex Water Co'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.
Middlesex Water Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Middlesex Water Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middlesex Water Co'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.
MSEX vs YORW, CWCO, ARTNA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co'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.
Middlesex Water Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Middlesex Water Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co'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.
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a Days Inventory of 31.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 26.83. Over the past decade, Middlesex Water Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.55 to 29.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #268 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Middlesex Water Co's Days Inventory too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current Days Inventory of 31.02 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 26.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.55 to a high of 29.14. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.51. Middlesex Water Co's value of 31.02 is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #268 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's Days Inventory compare to YORW and CWCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #268 out of 453 companies for Days Inventory. This places Middlesex Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.51. Middlesex Water Co's value of 31.02 is 37.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Middlesex Water Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.55 to 29.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.83 vs. the industry median of 22.51, Middlesex Water Co 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.51, based on 453 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. Middlesex Water Co's current Days Inventory of 31.02 is 37.8% 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 Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middlesex Water Co's current Days Inventory is 31.02, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 26.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middlesex Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.62, compared to a current price of $57.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.02, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 26.83 and 37.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.51. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current Days Inventory is 31.02 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.62.
GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSEX:
Days Inventory: 31.02 (16% above median its 10-year median of 26.83)
GF Value™: $62.62 vs. price of $57.55 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#268 of 453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.
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