MetallusMTUS -5.32%71 Days Inventory is 84.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 73.46. GuruFocus rates MTUS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, Metallus ranks better than 53.34% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Metallus's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $261 Mil. Metallus's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $283 Mil.
Hence, Metallus's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metallus's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MTUS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.73 Med: 73.46 Max: 103.06
Current: 81.49
During the past 13 years, Metallus's highest Days Inventory was 103.06. The lowest was 56.73. And the median was 73.46.
MTUS's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.34% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.72
vs MTUS: 81.49
Metallus's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (79.46) to Mar. 2026 (84.23).
It might indicate that Metallus's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Metallus's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.08.
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.
Metallus's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.
Metallus (NYSE:MTUS) 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.
Metallus'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.
Metallus'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.
Metallus Days Inventory Related Terms
Metallus Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metallus'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Metallus'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.
Metallus Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Metallus's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metallus'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.
Metallus (MTUS) has a Days Inventory of 84.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metallus and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 73.46. Over the past decade, Metallus' Days Inventory has ranged from 56.73 to 103.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #272 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Metallus' Days Inventory too high?
Metallus' current Days Inventory of 84.23 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 73.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.73 to a high of 103.06. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Metallus' value of 84.23 is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metallus ranks #272 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metallus has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallus' Days Inventory compare to MSB and FRD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #272 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Metallus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Metallus' value of 84.23 is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Metallus' own Days Inventory has ranged from 56.73 to 103.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.46 vs. the industry median of 86.72, Metallus 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.72, based on 583 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. Metallus's current Days Inventory of 84.23 is 2.9% 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 Metallus and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metallus's current Days Inventory is 84.23, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 73.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metallus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallus (MTUS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.28, compared to a current price of $18.87 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 84.23, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 73.46 and 2.9% below the Steel industry median of 86.72. Metallus' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Metallus (MTUS), the current Days Inventory is 84.23 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 Metallus (MTUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.87 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.28.
GuruFocus considers Metallus to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTUS:
Days Inventory: 84.23 (15% above median its 10-year median of 73.46)
GF Value™: $19.28 vs. price of $18.87 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% below the Steel median (#272 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metallus Inc is an American-based manufacturer of alloy steel, as well as carbon and micro-alloy steel. The portfolio of the company includes special bar quality steel, seamless mechanical tubes, and value-added solutions, such as precision steel components. The company also supplies machining and thermal treatment services and manages raw material recycling programs that work as a feeder system for its melt operations. The company's products and services are used in the following sectors: oil and gas; automotive, industrial equipment; mining; construction; rail; aerospace and defense; heavy truck; agriculture and power generation. Geographically, the company mainly serves customers in the United States.
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