PAR TechnologyPAR +6.16%53 Days Inventory is 38.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 47.86. GuruFocus rates PAR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,648 Software companies, PAR Technology ranks worse than 61.23% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). PAR Technology's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.2 Mil. PAR Technology's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $69.5 Mil.
Hence, PAR Technology's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for PAR Technology's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
PAR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.94 Med: 47.86 Max: 73.42
Current: 36.15
During the past 13 years, PAR Technology's highest Days Inventory was 73.42. The lowest was 34.94. And the median was 47.86.
PAR's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 61.23% of 1648
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.11
vs PAR: 36.15
PAR Technology's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (37.05) to Mar. 2026 (38.33).
It might indicate that PAR Technology's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
PAR Technology's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.
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.
PAR Technology's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.
PAR Technology (NYSE:PAR) 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.
PAR Technology'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.
PAR Technology'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.
PAR Technology Days Inventory Related Terms
PAR Technology Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PAR Technology'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 Software - Application subindustry, PAR Technology'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.
PAR Technology Days Inventory vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PAR Technology's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PAR Technology'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.
PAR Technology (PAR) has a Days Inventory of 38.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on PAR Technology and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 47.86. Over the past decade, PAR Technology's Days Inventory has ranged from 34.94 to 73.42. According to the industry distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #1009 out of 1648 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is PAR Technology's Days Inventory too high?
PAR Technology's current Days Inventory of 38.33 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 47.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.94 to a high of 73.42. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.11. PAR Technology's value of 38.33 is 90.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #1009 out of 1648 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PAR Technology has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PAR Technology's Days Inventory compare to VTEX and SVMB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PAR Technology ranks #1009 out of 1648 companies for Days Inventory. This places PAR Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.11. PAR Technology's value of 38.33 is 90.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PAR Technology's own Days Inventory has ranged from 34.94 to 73.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.86 vs. the industry median of 20.11, PAR Technology 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.11, based on 1,648 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. PAR Technology's current Days Inventory of 38.33 is 90.6% 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 PAR Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PAR Technology's current Days Inventory is 38.33, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 47.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PAR Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology (PAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.41, compared to a current price of $16.90 — trading 68.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 38.33, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 47.86 and 90.6% above the Software industry median of 20.11. PAR Technology's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 PAR Technology (PAR), the current Days Inventory is 38.33 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 PAR Technology (PAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAR Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.90 is trading 68.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.41.
GuruFocus considers PAR Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PAR:
Days Inventory: 38.33 (20% below median its 10-year median of 47.86)
GF Value™: $53.41 vs. price of $16.90 (68.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% above the Software median (#1009 of 1648)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PAR Technology Corp is a foodservice technology company providing omnichannel cloud-based software and hardware solutions to the restaurant industry in three restaurant categories - quick service, fast casual, and table service - and the retail industry, including convenience and fuel retailers (C-Stores). Its product and service offerings include point-of-sale, customer engagement and loyalty, digital ordering and delivery, operational intelligence, payment processing, hardware, and related technologies, solutions, and services. The company generates revenue from subscription service, Sale of Hardware products, and Professional Service.
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