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Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). OPT Sciences's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2015 was $1.03 Mil. OPT Sciences's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2015 was $1.10 Mil.
Hence, OPT Sciences's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2015 was 85.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for OPT Sciences's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
OPST's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 139.17 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
OPT Sciences's Days Inventory
increased
from Jul. 2014 (78.03) to Jul. 2015 (85.53).
It might indicate that OPT Sciences's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
OPT Sciences's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2015 was 1.07.
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.
OPT Sciences's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2015 was 0.52.
OPT Sciences (OTCPK:OPST) 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.
OPT Sciences's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2015 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.
OPT Sciences's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2015 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.
OPT Sciences Days Inventory Related Terms
OPT Sciences Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences'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.
OPST vs SDEV, SIF, OPXS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, OPT Sciences'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.
OPT Sciences Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, OPT Sciences's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OPT Sciences'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.
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Days Inventory of 85.53 as of Jul. 2015. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Days Inventory too high?
OPT Sciences' current Days Inventory is 85.53. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 139.17. OPT Sciences' value of 85.53 is 38.5% below this industry median.
How does OPT Sciences' Days Inventory compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Days Inventory of 85.53 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 139.17. OPT Sciences' value of 85.53 is 38.5% below this benchmark. 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 139.17, based on 328 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. OPT Sciences's current Days Inventory of 85.53 is 38.5% 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 OPT Sciences and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 139.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Sciences's current Days Inventory is 85.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OPT Sciences stock overvalued right now?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a current Days Inventory of 85.53. The current Days Inventory is 85.53 and 38.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 139.17. 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 OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Days Inventory is 85.53 as of Jul. 2015. 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.
OPT Sciences Corp through its operating subsidiary O & S Research, manufactures precision optical components for the Aerospace Industry. It provides anti-glare optical coatings, panels for liquid crystal displays ("LCD"), LCD glass heaters, and electromagnetic interference shielding glass. In addition, it also offers glass cutting, grinding, and painting services. Geographically, the activities are performed in the United States and it derives revenue from product sales when products are shipped to customers.
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