SKYT (SkyWater Technology) Days Inventory: 17.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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SKYT SkyWater Technology Inc SKYT
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Price $32.46
GF Value $17.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SkyWater Technology Days Inventory?

SkyWater Technology SKYT -0.03% 65 Days Inventory is 17.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 30.16. GuruFocus rates SKYT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Semiconductors companies, SkyWater Technology ranks better than 95.62% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SkyWater Technology's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.1 Mil. SkyWater Technology's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $128.5 Mil. Hence, SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.81.

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

SKYT' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.4   Med: 30.16   Max: 66.9
Current: 16.4

During the past 7 years, SkyWater Technology's highest Days Inventory was 66.90. The lowest was 16.40. And the median was 30.16.

SKYT's Days Inventory is ranked better than
95.62% of 982 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 112.535 vs SKYT: 16.40

SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (27.89) to Mar. 2026 (17.81).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. SkyWater Technology's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.12.

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. SkyWater Technology's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.


SkyWater Technology  (NAS:SKYT) 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.

SkyWater Technology'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.

SkyWater Technology'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.


SkyWater Technology Days Inventory Related Terms


SkyWater Technology Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SkyWater Technology'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.

SkyWater Technology Days Inventory Chart

SkyWater Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 47.86 30.16 23.06 20.00 20.11

SkyWater Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.89 26.15 13.42 14.08 17.81

SKYT vs AIP, AMBQ, WOLF: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SkyWater Technology'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.


SkyWater Technology Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory falls into.


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SkyWater Technology Days Inventory Calculation

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

SkyWater Technology'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
=( (14.535 + 24.6) / 2 ) / 355.211*365
=19.5675 / 355.211*365
=20.11

SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (24.6 + 25.576) / 2 ) / 128.534*365 / 4
=25.088 / 128.534*365 / 4
=17.81

* 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 17.81 mean?
SkyWater Technology (SKYT) has a Days Inventory of 17.81 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SkyWater Technology and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 30.16. Over the past decade, SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.40 to 66.90. According to the industry distribution chart, SkyWater Technology ranks #43 out of 982 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory too high?
SkyWater Technology's current Days Inventory of 17.81 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 30.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.40 to a high of 66.90. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 112.54. SkyWater Technology's value of 17.81 is 84.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SkyWater Technology ranks #43 out of 982 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SkyWater Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWater Technology's Days Inventory compare to AIP and AMBQ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SkyWater Technology ranks #43 out of 982 companies for Days Inventory. This places SkyWater Technology in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 112.54. SkyWater Technology's value of 17.81 is 84.2% below this benchmark. Historically, SkyWater Technology's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.40 to 66.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.16 vs. the industry median of 112.54, SkyWater Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 112.54, based on 982 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. SkyWater Technology's current Days Inventory of 17.81 is 84.2% 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 SkyWater Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 112.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SkyWater Technology's current Days Inventory is 17.81, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 30.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWater Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology (SKYT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.10, compared to a current price of $32.46 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 17.81, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 30.16 and 84.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 112.54. SkyWater Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT), the current Days Inventory is 17.81 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.46 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.10. GuruFocus considers SkyWater Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SKYT:

  • Days Inventory: 17.81 (41% below median its 10-year median of 30.16)
  • GF Value™: $17.10 vs. price of $32.46 (89.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.2% below the Semiconductors median (#43 of 982)

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


SkyWater Technology Business Description

Address 2401 East 86th Street, Bloomington, MN, USA, 55425
SkyWater Technology Inc is a U.S.-based, independent, pure-play semiconductor foundry providing foundational-node manufacturing, advanced technology development, and advanced packaging services through an integrated, multi-site operating model. It operates within the United States, with fabrication and packaging facilities in Minnesota, Texas, and Florida.l. Its segments include: Legacy SkyWater: A pure-play technology foundry that offers advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Bloomington, Minnesota and advanced packaging services from its Kissimmee Florida facility; and SkyWater Texas: A high-volume manufacturer that offers manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Austin, Texas.
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