HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Days Inventory: 44.94 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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SGX:1B1 HC Surgical Specialists Ltd SGX:1B1
63 GF Score
Price S$0.35
GF Value S$0.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is HC Surgical Specialists Days Inventory?

HC Surgical Specialists SGX:1B1 +1.45% 63 Days Inventory is 44.94 as of May. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 48.14. GuruFocus rates SGX:1B1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 177 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, HC Surgical Specialists ranks better than 63.28% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). HC Surgical Specialists's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$0.38 Mil. HC Surgical Specialists's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in May. 2026 was S$1.53 Mil. Hence, HC Surgical Specialists's Days Inventory for the six months ended in May. 2026 was 44.94.

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

SGX:1B1' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.42   Med: 48.14   Max: 73.66
Current: 46.76

During the past 13 years, HC Surgical Specialists's highest Days Inventory was 73.66. The lowest was 29.42. And the median was 48.14.

SGX:1B1's Days Inventory is ranked better than
63.28% of 177 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 67.64 vs SGX:1B1: 46.76

HC Surgical Specialists's Days Inventory declined from May. 2025 (50.05) to May. 2026 (44.94).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. HC Surgical Specialists's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in May. 2026 was 4.06.

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. HC Surgical Specialists's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in May. 2026 was 0.04.


HC Surgical Specialists  (SGX:1B1) 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.

HC Surgical Specialists's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in May. 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.

HC Surgical Specialists's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in May. 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.


HC Surgical Specialists Days Inventory Related Terms


HC Surgical Specialists Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HC Surgical Specialists'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.

HC Surgical Specialists Days Inventory Chart

HC Surgical Specialists Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Days Inventory
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HC Surgical Specialists Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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SGX:1B1 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, HC Surgical Specialists'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.


HC Surgical Specialists Days Inventory vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, HC Surgical Specialists's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HC Surgical Specialists's Days Inventory falls into.


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HC Surgical Specialists Days Inventory Calculation

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

HC Surgical Specialists's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0.419 + 0.371) / 2 ) / 3.044*365
=0.395 / 3.044*365
=47.36

HC Surgical Specialists's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0.38 + 0.371) / 2 ) / 1.525*365 / 2
=0.3755 / 1.525*365 / 2
=44.94

* 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 44.94 mean?
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) has a Days Inventory of 44.94 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.14. Over the past decade, HC Surgical Specialists' Days Inventory has ranged from 29.42 to 73.66. According to the industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #65 out of 177 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is HC Surgical Specialists' Days Inventory too high?
HC Surgical Specialists' current Days Inventory of 44.94 is near median its 10-year median of 48.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.42 to a high of 73.66. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Days Inventory is 67.64. HC Surgical Specialists' value of 44.94 is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #65 out of 177 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HC Surgical Specialists has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HC Surgical Specialists' Days Inventory compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #65 out of 177 companies for Days Inventory. This puts HC Surgical Specialists in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 67.64. HC Surgical Specialists' value of 44.94 is 33.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HC Surgical Specialists' own Days Inventory has ranged from 29.42 to 73.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.14 vs. the industry median of 67.64, HC Surgical Specialists 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 67.64, based on 177 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. HC Surgical Specialists's current Days Inventory of 44.94 is 33.6% 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 HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Days Inventory is 67.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HC Surgical Specialists's current Days Inventory is 44.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HC Surgical Specialists stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.30, compared to a current price of S$0.35 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 44.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.14 and 33.6% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 67.64. HC Surgical Specialists' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1), the current Days Inventory is 44.94 as of May. 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.35 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.30. GuruFocus considers HC Surgical Specialists to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:1B1:

  • Days Inventory: 44.94 (near median its 10-year median of 48.14)
  • GF Value™: S$0.30 vs. price of S$0.35 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.6% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#65 of 177)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1B1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HC Surgical Specialists Business Description

Address 233 River Valley Road, No. B1-04/05 RV Point, Singapore, SGP, 238291
HC Surgical Specialists Ltd is a medical services group. The company is engaged in providing endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopies and colonoscopies, and general surgery services. The operating segment of the company is the healthcare segment. Geographically, it operates only in Singapore. The company has its facilities center and clinics at various places in Singapore.
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