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Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SM Energy Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. SM Energy Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $860 Mil.
Hence, SM Energy Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for SM Energy Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SM's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 31.01 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
SM Energy Co's Days Inventory
stayed the same
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (0.00).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
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.
SM Energy Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
SM Energy Co (NYSE:SM) 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.
SM Energy Co'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.
SM Energy Co'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.
SM Energy Co Days Inventory Related Terms
SM Energy Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SM Energy Co'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SM Energy Co'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.
SM Energy Co Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SM Energy Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SM Energy Co'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.
SM Energy Co (SM) has a Days Inventory of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SM Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #999999 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is SM Energy Co's Days Inventory too high?
SM Energy Co's current Days Inventory is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #999999 out of 683 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SM Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Energy Co's Days Inventory compare to CHRD and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #999999 out of 683 companies for Days Inventory. This places SM Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 683 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. 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 SM Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SM Energy Co's current Days Inventory is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SM Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co (SM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.26, compared to a current price of $31.63 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.00. SM Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 SM Energy Co (SM), the current Days Inventory is 0.00 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 SM Energy Co (SM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.63 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $52.26.
GuruFocus considers SM Energy Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SM:
Days Inventory: 0.00
GF Value™: $52.26 vs. price of $31.63 (39.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SM Energy Co is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs in Texas and Utah. The Company operates in the oil and gas extraction industry, focused on exploration and production activities, onshore in the United States. Its portfolio is comprised of assets in the Midland Basin of West Texas, the Maverick Basin of South Texas, and the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah.
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