QuidelOrthoQDEL +0.39%43 Days Inventory is 152.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 126.90. GuruFocus rates QDEL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 786 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, QuidelOrtho ranks better than 63.61% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). QuidelOrtho's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $595 Mil. QuidelOrtho's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $356 Mil.
Hence, QuidelOrtho's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 152.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for QuidelOrtho's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
QDEL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.21 Med: 126.9 Max: 146.99
Current: 146.99
During the past 13 years, QuidelOrtho's highest Days Inventory was 146.99. The lowest was 99.21. And the median was 126.90.
QDEL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 63.61% of 786
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.6
vs QDEL: 146.99
QuidelOrtho's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (143.19) to Mar. 2026 (152.40).
It might indicate that QuidelOrtho's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
QuidelOrtho's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
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.
QuidelOrtho's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.
QuidelOrtho (NAS:QDEL) 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.
QuidelOrtho'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.
QuidelOrtho'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.
QuidelOrtho Days Inventory Related Terms
QuidelOrtho Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QuidelOrtho'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.
QDEL vs AVR, INMD, CNMD: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, QuidelOrtho'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.
QuidelOrtho Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, QuidelOrtho's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QuidelOrtho'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.
QuidelOrtho (QDEL) has a Days Inventory of 152.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on QuidelOrtho and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 126.90. Over the past decade, QuidelOrtho's Days Inventory has ranged from 99.21 to 146.99. According to the industry distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #286 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is QuidelOrtho's Days Inventory too high?
QuidelOrtho's current Days Inventory of 152.40 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 126.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.21 to a high of 146.99. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.60. QuidelOrtho's value of 152.40 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #286 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QuidelOrtho has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuidelOrtho's Days Inventory compare to AVR and INMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #286 out of 786 companies for Days Inventory. This puts QuidelOrtho in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.60. QuidelOrtho's value of 152.40 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, QuidelOrtho's own Days Inventory has ranged from 99.21 to 146.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 126.90 vs. the industry median of 179.60, QuidelOrtho 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.60, based on 786 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. QuidelOrtho's current Days Inventory of 152.40 is 15.1% 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 QuidelOrtho and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuidelOrtho's current Days Inventory is 152.40, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 126.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QuidelOrtho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho (QDEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.31, compared to a current price of $18.27 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 152.40, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 126.90 and 15.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.60. QuidelOrtho's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL), the current Days Inventory is 152.40 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.27 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.31.
GuruFocus considers QuidelOrtho to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for QDEL:
Days Inventory: 152.40 (20% above median its 10-year median of 126.90)
GF Value™: $37.31 vs. price of $18.27 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#286 of 786)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QDEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QuidelOrtho Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of rapid diagnostic testing solutions. The company is engaged in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine, which helps clinicians and patients to make decisions across the globe. Geographically, the company has its presence in North America, EMEA, China, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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