Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 -0.94%84 Days Inventory is 142.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 138.69. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.74. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 61.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 118.3 Med: 138.69 Max: 164.03
Current: 154.49
During the past 13 years, Astec Industries's highest Days Inventory was 164.03. The lowest was 118.30. And the median was 138.69.
STU:AI2's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 61.06% of 208
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 127.06
vs STU:AI2: 154.49
Astec Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (167.74) to Mar. 2026 (142.75).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Astec Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.
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.
Astec Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) 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.
Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Astec Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries'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.
STU:AI2 vs LNN, AEBI, ALG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a Days Inventory of 142.75 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 138.69. Over the past decade, Astec Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 118.30 to 164.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #127 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Astec Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Astec Industries' current Days Inventory of 142.75 is near median its 10-year median of 138.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 118.30 to a high of 164.03. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Astec Industries' value of 142.75 is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #127 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Days Inventory compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #127 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Astec Industries' value of 142.75 is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Astec Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 118.30 to 164.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 138.69 vs. the industry median of 127.06, Astec Industries 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 127.06, based on 208 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. Astec Industries's current Days Inventory of 142.75 is 12.3% 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 127.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current Days Inventory is 142.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 138.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current Days Inventory of 142.75. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.74, compared to a current price of €52.50 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 142.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 138.69 and 12.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 127.06. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current Days Inventory is 142.75 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €52.50 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.74.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
Days Inventory: 142.75 (near median its 10-year median of 138.69)
GF Value™: €39.74 vs. price of €52.50 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#127 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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