Planet Labs PBCPL -7.82%55 Days Inventory is 16.12 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 16.51. GuruFocus rates PL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Aerospace & Defense companies, Planet Labs PBC ranks better than 91.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Planet Labs PBC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
PL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.51 Med: 16.51 Max: 18.9
Current: 18.9
During the past 7 years, Planet Labs PBC's highest Days Inventory was 18.90. The lowest was 16.51. And the median was 16.51.
PL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 91.38% of 325
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.54
vs PL: 18.90
Planet Labs PBC's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (0.00) to Apr. 2026 (16.12).
It might indicate that Planet Labs PBC's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Planet Labs PBC's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.66.
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.
Planet Labs PBC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.08.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) 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.
Planet Labs PBC's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Planet Labs PBC's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Planet Labs PBC Days Inventory Related Terms
Planet Labs PBC Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planet Labs PBC'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Planet Labs PBC'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.
Planet Labs PBC Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Planet Labs PBC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Labs PBC'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.
Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a Days Inventory of 16.12 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.51. Over the past decade, Planet Labs PBC's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.51 to 18.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #28 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Planet Labs PBC's Days Inventory too high?
Planet Labs PBC's current Days Inventory of 16.12 is near median its 10-year median of 16.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.51 to a high of 18.90. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Planet Labs PBC's value of 16.12 is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #28 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Planet Labs PBC has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Labs PBC's Days Inventory compare to ARXS and BWXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #28 out of 325 companies for Days Inventory. This places Planet Labs PBC in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Planet Labs PBC's value of 16.12 is 88.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Planet Labs PBC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.51 to 18.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.51 vs. the industry median of 141.54, Planet Labs PBC 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 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. Planet Labs PBC's current Days Inventory of 16.12 is 88.6% 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 Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Labs PBC's current Days Inventory is 16.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Labs PBC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Labs PBC (PL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.81, compared to a current price of $26.30 — trading 446.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.51 and 88.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. Planet Labs PBC's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Planet Labs PBC (PL), the current Days Inventory is 16.12 as of Apr. 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 Planet Labs PBC (PL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Labs PBC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.30 is trading 446.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.81.
GuruFocus considers Planet Labs PBC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PL:
Days Inventory: 16.12 (near median its 10-year median of 16.51)
GF Value™: $4.81 vs. price of $26.30 (446.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#28 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Planet Labs PBC is an Earth-imaging company. It uses space to help life on Earth by imaging the world every day and making change visible, accessible, and actionable. Its platform includes imagery, insights, and machine learning that empower companies, governments, and communities around the world to make timely decisions about the evolving world. Its solutions are Broad Area Management. Its products are Planet Monitoring, Planet Tasking, Planet Analytic Feeds, Planetary Variables, Planet Basemaps, Planet Insights, and Platform Pricing. The group provides solutions to the Agriculture Science Program, Energy & Infrastructure, Forestry & Land Use, Mapping, Sustainability, Maritime, Civil Government, U.S. State and Local, Europe, Planet Federal, Defense & Intelligence, and Armed Services.
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