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Sensata Technologies HoldingST +1.92%77 Days Inventory is 78.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 81.45. GuruFocus rates ST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks better than 56.84% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sensata Technologies Holding's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.16.
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.
Sensata Technologies Holding's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.60.
Sensata Technologies Holding (NYSE:ST) 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Days Inventory Related Terms
Sensata Technologies Holding Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) has a Days Inventory of 78.49 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.45. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Inventory has ranged from 65.55 to 88.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1042 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Inventory too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current Days Inventory of 78.49 is near median its 10-year median of 81.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.55 to a high of 88.76. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 95.12. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 78.49 is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1042 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Inventory compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1042 out of 2414 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sensata Technologies Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 95.12. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 78.49 is 17.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own Days Inventory has ranged from 65.55 to 88.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.45 vs. the industry median of 95.12, Sensata Technologies Holding 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 95.12, based on 2,414 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Days Inventory of 78.49 is 17.5% 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 95.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Days Inventory is 78.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.35, compared to a current price of $42.74 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.45 and 17.5% below the Hardware industry median of 95.12. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST), the current Days Inventory is 78.49 as of Jun. 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.74 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.35.
GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ST:
Days Inventory: 78.49 (near median its 10-year median of 81.45)
GF Value™: $34.35 vs. price of $42.74 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% below the Hardware median (#1042 of 2414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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