Securitas ABSCTBY 79 Days Inventory is 4.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates SCTBY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 676 Business Services companies, Securitas AB ranks better than 77.22% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Securitas AB's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $140 Mil. Securitas AB's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,058 Mil.
Hence, Securitas AB's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Securitas AB's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SCTBY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 1.81 Max: 4.6
Current: 4.6
During the past 13 years, Securitas AB's highest Days Inventory was 4.60. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.81.
SCTBY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 77.22% of 676
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.15
vs SCTBY: 4.60
Securitas AB's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (4.54) to Mar. 2026 (4.18).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Securitas AB's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.83.
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.
Securitas AB's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.
Securitas AB (OTCPK:SCTBY) 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.
Securitas AB'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.
Securitas AB'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.
Securitas AB Days Inventory Related Terms
Securitas AB Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Securitas AB'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.
SCTBY vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Securitas AB'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.
Securitas AB Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Securitas AB's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Securitas AB'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.
Securitas AB (SCTBY) has a Days Inventory of 4.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Securitas AB and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Securitas AB's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.32 to 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #154 out of 676 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Securitas AB's Days Inventory too high?
Securitas AB's current Days Inventory of 4.18 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 4.60. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.15. Securitas AB's value of 4.18 is 83.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #154 out of 676 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Securitas AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Securitas AB's Days Inventory compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Securitas AB ranks #154 out of 676 companies for Days Inventory. This places Securitas AB in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.15. Securitas AB's value of 4.18 is 83.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Securitas AB's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.32 to 4.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 25.15, Securitas AB 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 25.15, based on 676 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. Securitas AB's current Days Inventory of 4.18 is 83.4% 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 Securitas AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Securitas AB's current Days Inventory is 4.18, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Securitas AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Securitas AB (SCTBY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.34, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 4.18, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 83.4% below the Business Services industry median of 25.15. Securitas AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Securitas AB (SCTBY), the current Days Inventory is 4.18 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 Securitas AB (SCTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Securitas AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.34.
GuruFocus considers Securitas AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCTBY:
Days Inventory: 4.18 (131% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $13.34 vs. price of $17.00 (27.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% below the Business Services median (#154 of 676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Securitas AB is an international security services, consulting, and investigation group based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its activities are centered on manned security, mobile security, monitoring, and risk assessment. Securitas operates in more than 50 countries and is the security firm in manned guarding. The company has three segments: Securitas North America, Securitas Europe, and Securitas Ibero-America. It generates maximum revenue from Securitas Europe.
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