PLFRF (Palfinger AG) Days Inventory: 132.19 (As of Jun. 2025) — 35% Above Median


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What is Palfinger AG Days Inventory?

Palfinger AG PLFRF 87 Days Inventory is 132.19 as of Jun. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 97.92. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 57.21% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Palfinger AG's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was $693 Mil. Palfinger AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was $957 Mil. Hence, Palfinger AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was 132.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Palfinger AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

PLFRF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.33   Med: 97.92   Max: 140.25
Current: 140.25

During the past 13 years, Palfinger AG's highest Days Inventory was 140.25. The lowest was 92.33. And the median was 97.92.

PLFRF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.21% of 208 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 127.06 vs PLFRF: 140.25

Palfinger AG's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2024 (143.80) to Jun. 2025 (132.19).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Palfinger AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was 1.38.

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. Palfinger AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.53.


Palfinger AG  (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.

Palfinger AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 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.

Palfinger AG's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 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.


Palfinger AG Days Inventory Related Terms


Palfinger AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palfinger AG'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.

Palfinger AG Days Inventory Chart

Palfinger AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory
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Palfinger AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger AG'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.


Palfinger AG Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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Palfinger AG Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Palfinger AG's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (665.901 + 641.415) / 2 ) / 1842.576*365
=653.658 / 1842.576*365
=129.48

Palfinger AG's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (641.415 + 745.343) / 2 ) / 957.245*365 / 2
=693.379 / 957.245*365 / 2
=132.19

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 132.19 mean?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a Days Inventory of 132.19 as of Jun. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 97.92. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 92.33 to 140.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #119 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Palfinger AG's Days Inventory too high?
Palfinger AG's current Days Inventory of 132.19 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 97.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.33 to a high of 140.25. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Palfinger AG's value of 132.19 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #119 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's Days Inventory compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #119 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Palfinger AG's value of 132.19 is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Palfinger AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 92.33 to 140.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.92 vs. the industry median of 127.06, Palfinger AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 127.06, based on 208 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. Palfinger AG's current Days Inventory of 132.19 is 4% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 127.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current Days Inventory is 132.19, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 97.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.85, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 132.19, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 97.92 and 4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 127.06. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current Days Inventory is 132.19 as of Jun. 2025. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.85. GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLFRF:

  • Days Inventory: 132.19 (35% above median its 10-year median of 97.92)
  • GF Value™: $28.85 vs. price of $40.25 (39.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#119 of 208)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Palfinger AG Business Description

Address Lamprechtshausener Bundesstrasse 8, Bergheim, AUT, 5101
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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