RPC (RES) Days Inventory: 27.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


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76 GF Score
Price $5.65
GF Value $7.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RPC Days Inventory?

RPC RES -12.54% 76 Days Inventory is 27.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 33.83. GuruFocus rates RES with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, RPC ranks better than 53.58% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). RPC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $120 Mil. RPC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $398 Mil. Hence, RPC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.41.

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

RES' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.44   Med: 33.83   Max: 58.23
Current: 28.2

During the past 13 years, RPC's highest Days Inventory was 58.23. The lowest was 27.44. And the median was 33.83.

RES's Days Inventory is ranked better than
53.58% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.01 vs RES: 28.20

RPC's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (35.48) to Mar. 2026 (27.41).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. RPC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.33.

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. RPC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.


RPC  (NYSE:RES) 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.

RPC'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.

RPC'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.


RPC Days Inventory Related Terms


RPC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RPC'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.

RPC Days Inventory Chart

RPC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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RPC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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RES vs HLX, WBI, XPRO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, RPC'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.


RPC Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, RPC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RPC Days Inventory Calculation

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

RPC's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (107.628 + 119.004) / 2 ) / 1394.075*365
=113.316 / 1394.075*365
=29.67

RPC's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (119.004 + 120.375) / 2 ) / 398.439*365 / 4
=119.6895 / 398.439*365 / 4
=27.41

* 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 27.41 mean?
RPC (RES) has a Days Inventory of 27.41 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on RPC and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 33.83. Over the past decade, RPC's Days Inventory has ranged from 27.44 to 58.23. According to the industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #318 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is RPC's Days Inventory too high?
RPC's current Days Inventory of 27.41 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 33.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.44 to a high of 58.23. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. RPC's value of 27.41 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPC ranks #318 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPC's Days Inventory compare to HLX and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #318 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This puts RPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. RPC's value of 27.41 is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, RPC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.44 to 58.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.83 vs. the industry median of 31.01, RPC 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 685 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. RPC's current Days Inventory of 27.41 is 11.6% 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 RPC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPC's current Days Inventory is 27.41, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 33.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC (RES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.19, compared to a current price of $5.65 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 27.41, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 33.83 and 11.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.01. RPC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RPC (RES), the current Days Inventory is 27.41 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 RPC (RES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.65 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.19. GuruFocus considers RPC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RES:

  • Days Inventory: 27.41 (19% below median its 10-year median of 33.83)
  • GF Value™: $7.19 vs. price of $5.65 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 11.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#318 of 685)

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


RPC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RLD:Germany
Address 2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30329
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Its operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. The Technical Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises service lines that generate revenue based on equipment, personnel, or materials at the well site and are closely aligned with completion and production activities of the customers. The Support Services segment comprises service lines that generate revenue from services and equipment offered off the well site and are closely aligned with the customers' drilling activities.
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