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SGS AGSGSOF +0.71%82 Days Inventory is 12.72 as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 22.92. GuruFocus rates SGSOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks better than 53.64% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SGS AG's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $68 Mil. SGS AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $971 Mil.
Hence, SGS AG's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGS AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SGSOF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.01 Med: 22.92 Max: 52.88
Current: 20.42
During the past 13 years, SGS AG's highest Days Inventory was 52.88. The lowest was 19.01. And the median was 22.92.
SGSOF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.64% of 673
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.24
vs SGSOF: 20.42
SGS AG's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (13.33) to Dec. 2025 (12.72).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
SGS AG's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.34.
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.
SGS AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.02.
SGS AG (OTCPK:SGSOF) 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.
SGS AG'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.
SGS AG'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.
SGS AG Days Inventory Related Terms
SGS AG Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGS AG'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.
SGSOF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, SGS AG'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.
SGS AG Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG'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.
SGS AG (SGSOF) has a Days Inventory of 12.72 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 22.92. Over the past decade, SGS AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 19.01 to 52.88. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #312 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is SGS AG's Days Inventory too high?
SGS AG's current Days Inventory of 12.72 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 22.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.01 to a high of 52.88. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. SGS AG's value of 12.72 is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #312 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SGS AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGS AG's Days Inventory compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #312 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This puts SGS AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. SGS AG's value of 12.72 is 49.6% below this benchmark. Historically, SGS AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 19.01 to 52.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.92 vs. the industry median of 25.24, SGS AG 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 673 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. SGS AG's current Days Inventory of 12.72 is 49.6% 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 SGS AG 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. SGS AG's current Days Inventory is 12.72, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 22.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SGS AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG (SGSOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.40, compared to a current price of $117.63 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.72, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 22.92 and 49.6% below the Business Services industry median of 25.24. SGS AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 SGS AG (SGSOF), the current Days Inventory is 12.72 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 SGS AG (SGSOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $117.63 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.40.
GuruFocus considers SGS AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGSOF:
Days Inventory: 12.72 (45% below median its 10-year median of 22.92)
GF Value™: $108.40 vs. price of $117.63 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% below the Business Services median (#312 of 673)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGSOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Switzerland-listed SGS is the largest and one of the oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. The company's primary activities involve testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure global/company standards. SGS is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across agriculture, food, life sciences, and transportation services. SGS was first listed in 1981 and employs almost 100,000 people worldwide.
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