STRB (Strasbaugh) Days Inventory: 70.73 (As of Jun. 2010)


What is Strasbaugh Days Inventory?

Strasbaugh STRB Days Inventory is 70.73 as of Jun. 2010.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Strasbaugh's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 was $2.65 Mil. Strasbaugh's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 was $3.42 Mil. Hence, Strasbaugh's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 was 70.73.

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

STRB's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 111.84
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

Strasbaugh's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2009 (476.88) to Jun. 2010 (70.73).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Strasbaugh's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 was 1.29.

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. Strasbaugh's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 was 0.44.

Strasbaugh  (OTCPK:STRB) 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.

Strasbaugh's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=3.424 / 2.654
=1.29

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.

Strasbaugh's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2010 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=2.654 / 6.007
=0.44

* 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.

Strasbaugh Days Inventory Related Terms

Strasbaugh Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strasbaugh'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.

Strasbaugh Days Inventory Chart

Strasbaugh Annual Data
Trend Mar98 Mar99 Mar00 Mar01 Mar02 Mar03 Mar04 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Days Inventory
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Strasbaugh Quarterly Data
Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10
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STRB vs QUIK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Strasbaugh'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.

Strasbaugh Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


Strasbaugh Days Inventory Calculation

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

Strasbaugh's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2009 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2008 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2009 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2009 )*Days in Period
=( (5.659 + 5.256) / 2 ) / 8.45*365
=5.4575 / 8.45*365
=235.74

Strasbaugh's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2010 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2010 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2010 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2010 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2010 )*Days in Period
=( (3.277 + 2.031) / 2 ) / 3.424*365 / 4
=2.654 / 3.424*365 / 4
=70.73

* 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 70.73 mean?
Strasbaugh (STRB) has a Days Inventory of 70.73 as of Jun. 2010. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Strasbaugh and its competitors.
Is Strasbaugh's Days Inventory too high?
Strasbaugh's current Days Inventory is 70.73. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Strasbaugh's value of 70.73 is 36.8% below this industry median.
How does Strasbaugh's Days Inventory compare to QUIK?
Strasbaugh's Days Inventory of 70.73 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Strasbaugh's value of 70.73 is 36.8% below this benchmark. 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 111.84, based on 983 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. Strasbaugh's current Days Inventory of 70.73 is 36.8% 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 Strasbaugh and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strasbaugh's current Days Inventory is 70.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strasbaugh stock overvalued right now?
Strasbaugh (STRB) has a current Days Inventory of 70.73. The current Days Inventory is 70.73 and 36.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 111.84. 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 Strasbaugh (STRB), the current Days Inventory is 70.73 as of Jun. 2010. 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.

Strasbaugh Business Description

Address 825 Buckley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, 93401
Strasbaugh makes equipment that is used to make microelectronics. The company manufactures and sells CMP and grinding equipment for use in the production of semiconductor devices. Its CMP and wafer grinding systems are used to manufacture a range of mobile devices, including MEMS, LEDs, RF/power devices, thin film heads, and ICs.