ADF Group (STU:4QM) Days Inventory: 23.11 (As of Apr. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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STU:4QM ADF Group Inc STU:4QM
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What is ADF Group Days Inventory?

ADF Group STU:4QM +2.78% 57 Days Inventory is 23.11 as of Apr. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 19.87. GuruFocus rates STU:4QM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks better than 95.08% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). ADF Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €11.8 Mil. ADF Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €46.8 Mil. Hence, ADF Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 23.11.

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

STU:4QM' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.87   Med: 19.87   Max: 88.94
Current: 28.4

During the past 13 years, ADF Group's highest Days Inventory was 88.94. The lowest was 11.87. And the median was 19.87.

STU:4QM's Days Inventory is ranked better than
95.08% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51 vs STU:4QM: 28.40

ADF Group's Days Inventory declined from Apr. 2025 (29.78) to Apr. 2026 (23.11).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. ADF Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.95.

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. ADF Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.19.


ADF Group  (STU:4QM) 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.

ADF Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 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.

ADF Group's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 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.


ADF Group Days Inventory Related Terms


ADF Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ADF Group'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.

ADF Group Days Inventory Chart

ADF Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Inventory
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ADF Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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STU:4QM vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF Group'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.


ADF Group Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADF Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ADF Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

ADF Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (9.056 + 12.092) / 2 ) / 122.953*365
=10.574 / 122.953*365
=31.39

ADF Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (12.092 + 11.597) / 2 ) / 46.769*365 / 4
=11.8445 / 46.769*365 / 4
=23.11

* 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 23.11 mean?
ADF Group (STU:4QM) has a Days Inventory of 23.11 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ADF Group and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 19.87. Over the past decade, ADF Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 11.87 to 88.94. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #146 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is ADF Group's Days Inventory too high?
ADF Group's current Days Inventory of 23.11 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 19.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.87 to a high of 88.94. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. ADF Group's value of 23.11 is 80.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #146 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's Days Inventory compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #146 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places ADF Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. ADF Group's value of 23.11 is 80.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ADF Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.87 to 88.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.87 vs. the industry median of 119.51, ADF Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 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. ADF Group's current Days Inventory of 23.11 is 80.7% 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 ADF Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Group's current Days Inventory is 23.11, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 19.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (STU:4QM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.99, compared to a current price of €11.10 — trading 85.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 23.11, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 19.87 and 80.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM), the current Days Inventory is 23.11 as of Apr. 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.10 is trading 85.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.99. GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4QM:

  • Days Inventory: 23.11 (16% above median its 10-year median of 19.87)
  • GF Value™: €5.99 vs. price of €11.10 (85.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.7% below the Industrial Products median (#146 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4QM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ADF Group Business Description

Address 300 Henry-Bessemer Street, Terrebonne, QC, CAN, J6Y 1T3
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
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