SCGPY (Serco Group) Days Inventory: 1.74 (As of Dec. 2025) — 16% Below Median


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What is Serco Group Days Inventory?

Serco Group SCGPY 81 Days Inventory is 1.74 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.48. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Business Services companies, Serco Group ranks better than 85.04% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Serco Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $28 Mil. Serco Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,961 Mil. Hence, Serco Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.74.

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

SCGPY' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 2.07   Max: 3.27
Current: 1.84

During the past 13 years, Serco Group's highest Days Inventory was 3.27. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 2.07.

SCGPY's Days Inventory is ranked better than
85.04% of 675 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.24 vs SCGPY: 1.84

Serco Group's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (2.07) to Dec. 2025 (1.74).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Serco Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 104.83.

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. Serco Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01.


Serco Group  (OTCPK:SCGPY) 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.

Serco Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 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.

Serco Group's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 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.


Serco Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Serco Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Serco Group'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.

Serco Group Days Inventory Chart

Serco Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 1.98 1.90 2.06 1.79

Serco Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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SCGPY vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco Group'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.


Serco Group Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Serco Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Serco Group'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
=( (30.468 + 26.774) / 2 ) / 5842.035*365
=28.621 / 5842.035*365
=1.79

Serco Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (29.715 + 26.774) / 2 ) / 2960.91*365 / 2
=28.2445 / 2960.91*365 / 2
=1.74

* 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 1.74 mean?
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a Days Inventory of 1.74 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Serco Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.84 to 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #101 out of 675 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Serco Group's Days Inventory too high?
Serco Group's current Days Inventory of 1.74 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 3.27. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. Serco Group's value of 1.74 is 93.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #101 out of 675 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's Days Inventory compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #101 out of 675 companies for Days Inventory. This places Serco Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. Serco Group's value of 1.74 is 93.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Serco Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.84 to 3.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 25.24, Serco Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.24, based on 675 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. Serco Group's current Days Inventory of 1.74 is 93.1% 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 Serco Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serco Group's current Days Inventory is 1.74, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a current Days Inventory of 1.74. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.48, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.74, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 93.1% below the Business Services industry median of 25.24. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Serco Group (SCGPY), the current Days Inventory is 1.74 as of Dec. 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.48.

Key valuation signals for SCGPY:

  • Days Inventory: 1.74 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.07)
  • GF Value™: $2.48 vs. price of $2.83 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.1% below the Business Services median (#101 of 675)

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


Serco Group Business Description

Address 16 Bartley Wood Business Park, Serco House, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire, GBR, RG27 9UY
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
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