Staar Surgical CoSTAA -6.14%79 Days Inventory is 194.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 165.20. GuruFocus rates STAA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 786 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Staar Surgical Co ranks worse than 74.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Staar Surgical Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STAA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 123.95 Med: 165.2 Max: 316.21
Current: 282.67
During the past 13 years, Staar Surgical Co's highest Days Inventory was 316.21. The lowest was 123.95. And the median was 165.20.
STAA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.81% of 786
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.86
vs STAA: 282.67
Staar Surgical Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (286.09) to Mar. 2026 (194.76).
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Staar Surgical Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.
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.
Staar Surgical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
Staar Surgical Co (NAS:STAA) 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.
Staar Surgical 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.
Staar Surgical 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.
Staar Surgical Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Staar Surgical Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staar Surgical 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.
STAA vs NNNN, ATRC, PLSE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Staar Surgical 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.
Staar Surgical Co Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Staar Surgical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staar Surgical 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.
Staar Surgical Co (STAA) has a Days Inventory of 194.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 165.20. Over the past decade, Staar Surgical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 123.95 to 316.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #588 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Staar Surgical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Staar Surgical Co's current Days Inventory of 194.76 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 165.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 123.95 to a high of 316.21. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Staar Surgical Co's value of 194.76 is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #588 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Staar Surgical Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staar Surgical Co's Days Inventory compare to NNNN and ATRC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #588 out of 786 companies for Days Inventory. This places Staar Surgical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Staar Surgical Co's value of 194.76 is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Staar Surgical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 123.95 to 316.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 165.20 vs. the industry median of 179.86, Staar Surgical Co has consistently been above 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.86, based on 786 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. Staar Surgical Co's current Days Inventory of 194.76 is 8.3% above 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 Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staar Surgical Co's current Days Inventory is 194.76, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 165.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staar Surgical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co (STAA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.39, compared to a current price of $29.29 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 194.76, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 165.20 and 8.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.86. Staar Surgical Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Staar Surgical Co (STAA), the current Days Inventory is 194.76 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 Staar Surgical Co (STAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.29 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.39.
GuruFocus considers Staar Surgical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STAA:
Days Inventory: 194.76 (18% above median its 10-year median of 165.20)
GF Value™: $31.39 vs. price of $29.29 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#588 of 786)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staar Surgical Co is a manufacturer of lenses. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells implantable lenses for the eye and delivery systems used to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company offers two types of products: Implantable Collamer lenses (ICL), which are used in refractive surgery. The company generates almost all of its revenue from the sale of its ICL products. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from Foreign sales.
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