Scientific IndustriesSCND +5.45%31 Days Inventory is 178.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 189.07. GuruFocus rates SCND with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Scientific Industries ranks worse than 86.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientific Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SCND'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 146.76 Med: 189.07 Max: 454.16
Current: 222.26
During the past 13 years, Scientific Industries's highest Days Inventory was 454.16. The lowest was 146.76. And the median was 189.07.
SCND's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 86.03% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs SCND: 222.26
Scientific Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (489.29) to Mar. 2026 (178.88).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Scientific Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.
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.
Scientific Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.
Scientific Industries (OTCPK:SCND) 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.
Scientific Industries'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.
Scientific Industries'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.
Scientific Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Scientific Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scientific Industries'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.
SCND vs LCTC, QURT, SOBR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Scientific Industries'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.
Scientific Industries Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Scientific Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientific Industries'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.
Scientific Industries (SCND) has a Days Inventory of 178.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Scientific Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 189.07. Over the past decade, Scientific Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 146.76 to 454.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #2076 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Scientific Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Scientific Industries' current Days Inventory of 178.88 is near median its 10-year median of 189.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 146.76 to a high of 454.16. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Scientific Industries' value of 178.88 is 89.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #2076 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scientific Industries has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientific Industries' Days Inventory compare to LCTC and QURT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #2076 out of 2413 companies for Days Inventory. This places Scientific Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Scientific Industries' value of 178.88 is 89.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientific Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 146.76 to 454.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 189.07 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Scientific Industries 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,413 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. Scientific Industries's current Days Inventory of 178.88 is 89.7% 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 Scientific Industries and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientific Industries's current Days Inventory is 178.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 189.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientific Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries (SCND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.58 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 178.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 189.07 and 89.7% above the Hardware industry median of 94.29. Scientific Industries' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Scientific Industries (SCND), the current Days Inventory is 178.88 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 Scientific Industries (SCND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.58 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74.
GuruFocus considers Scientific Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCND:
Days Inventory: 178.88 (near median its 10-year median of 189.07)
GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.58 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% above the Hardware median (#2076 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientific Industries Inc is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of benchtop laboratory equipment. Its products are used for research purposes by universities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, national laboratories, medical device manufacturers, petrochemical companies, and other industries performing laboratory-scale research. The company's operating segment includes Benchtop Laboratory Equipment, Bioprocessing Systems and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment segment. The company offers equipment products such as mixers, shakers, stirrers, refrigerated incubators, pharmacy balances and scales, force gauges, catalyst instruments, reactor systems, and high throughput systems.
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