Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) Days Inventory: 138.19 (As of Jun. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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STU:1FE1 Forum Energy Technologies Inc STU:1FE1
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Price €71.00
GF Value €17.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Forum Energy Technologies Days Inventory?

Forum Energy Technologies STU:1FE1 +0.71% 47 Days Inventory is 138.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 211.97. GuruFocus rates STU:1FE1 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Oil & Gas companies, Forum Energy Technologies ranks worse than 89.75% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Forum Energy Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €203.6 Mil. Forum Energy Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €134.4 Mil. Hence, Forum Energy Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 138.19.

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

STU:1FE1' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 148.22   Med: 211.97   Max: 285.29
Current: 148.22

During the past 13 years, Forum Energy Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 285.29. The lowest was 148.22. And the median was 211.97.

STU:1FE1's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
89.75% of 693 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.81 vs STU:1FE1: 148.22

Forum Energy Technologies's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (175.88) to Jun. 2026 (138.19).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Forum Energy Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.66.

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. Forum Energy Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.04.


Forum Energy Technologies  (STU:1FE1) 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.

Forum Energy Technologies'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.

Forum Energy Technologies'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.


Forum Energy Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms


Forum Energy Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forum Energy Technologies'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.

Forum Energy Technologies Days Inventory Chart

Forum Energy Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Forum Energy Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:1FE1 vs EROK, ACDC, CLB: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Forum Energy Technologies'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.


Forum Energy Technologies Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Forum Energy Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forum Energy Technologies's Days Inventory falls into.


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Forum Energy Technologies Days Inventory Calculation

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

Forum Energy Technologies'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
=( (253.54 + 204.465) / 2 ) / 488.862*365
=229.0025 / 488.862*365
=170.98

Forum Energy Technologies's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (204.496 + 202.655) / 2 ) / 134.422*365 / 4
=203.5755 / 134.422*365 / 4
=138.19

* 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 138.19 mean?
Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) has a Days Inventory of 138.19 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Forum Energy Technologies and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 211.97. Over the past decade, Forum Energy Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 148.22 to 285.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Forum Energy Technologies ranks #622 out of 693 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is Forum Energy Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
Forum Energy Technologies' current Days Inventory of 138.19 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 211.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 148.22 to a high of 285.29. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.81. Forum Energy Technologies' value of 138.19 is 348.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forum Energy Technologies ranks #622 out of 693 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forum Energy Technologies has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forum Energy Technologies' Days Inventory compare to EROK and ACDC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Forum Energy Technologies ranks #622 out of 693 companies for Days Inventory. This places Forum Energy Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.81. Forum Energy Technologies' value of 138.19 is 348.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Forum Energy Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 148.22 to 285.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 211.97 vs. the industry median of 30.81, Forum Energy Technologies 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.81, based on 693 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. Forum Energy Technologies's current Days Inventory of 138.19 is 348.5% 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 Forum Energy Technologies and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forum Energy Technologies's current Days Inventory is 138.19, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 211.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forum Energy Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.03, compared to a current price of €71.00 — trading 316.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 138.19, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 211.97 and 348.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.81. Forum Energy Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1), the current Days Inventory is 138.19 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 Forum Energy Technologies (STU:1FE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forum Energy Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €71.00 is trading 316.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.03. GuruFocus considers Forum Energy Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1FE1:

  • Days Inventory: 138.19 (35% below median its 10-year median of 211.97)
  • GF Value™: €17.03 vs. price of €71.00 (316.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 348.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#622 of 693)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1FE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forum Energy Technologies Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges FET:USA
Address 10344 Sam Houston Park Drive, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77064
Forum Energy Technologies Inc is a manufacturing company serving the oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries. Its products include engineered capital equipment, as well as products that are consumed in the drilling, well construction, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas. The company operates in two reportable segments: Drilling and Completions, and Artificial Lift and Downhole. Maximum revenue is generated from the Drilling and Completions segment, which offers products used in the drilling process, and other products like hydraulic fracturing pumps, ROVs and trenchers, submarine rescue vehicles, etc. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from the U.S., followed by Canada, Middle East, Europe and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
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