Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) Days Inventory: 145.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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STU:BF2B Bel Fuse Inc STU:BF2B
70 GF Score
Price €230.00
GF Value €85.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bel Fuse Days Inventory?

Bel Fuse STU:BF2B 70 Days Inventory is 145.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 108.94. GuruFocus rates STU:BF2B with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Bel Fuse ranks worse than 71.89% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Bel Fuse's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €149.8 Mil. Bel Fuse's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €94.2 Mil. Hence, Bel Fuse's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 145.13.

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

STU:BF2B' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 90   Med: 108.94   Max: 163.55
Current: 144.47

During the past 13 years, Bel Fuse's highest Days Inventory was 163.55. The lowest was 90.00. And the median was 108.94.

STU:BF2B's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
71.89% of 2419 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.24 vs STU:BF2B: 144.47

Bel Fuse's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (161.86) to Mar. 2026 (145.13).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Bel Fuse's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.

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. Bel Fuse's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97.


Bel Fuse  (STU:BF2B) 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.

Bel Fuse'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.

Bel Fuse'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.


Bel Fuse Days Inventory Related Terms


Bel Fuse Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bel Fuse'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.

Bel Fuse Days Inventory Chart

Bel Fuse Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Bel Fuse Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:BF2B vs OLED, OSIS, KN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Bel Fuse'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.


Bel Fuse Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bel Fuse's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bel Fuse Days Inventory Calculation

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

Bel Fuse'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
=( (154.108 + 142.849) / 2 ) / 351.026*365
=148.4785 / 351.026*365
=154.39

Bel Fuse's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (142.849 + 156.767) / 2 ) / 94.193*365 / 4
=149.808 / 94.193*365 / 4
=145.13

* 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 145.13 mean?
Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) has a Days Inventory of 145.13 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bel Fuse and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 108.94. Over the past decade, Bel Fuse's Days Inventory has ranged from 90.00 to 163.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1739 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Bel Fuse's Days Inventory too high?
Bel Fuse's current Days Inventory of 145.13 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 108.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.00 to a high of 163.55. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Bel Fuse's value of 145.13 is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1739 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bel Fuse has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bel Fuse's Days Inventory compare to OLED and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1739 out of 2419 companies for Days Inventory. This places Bel Fuse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Bel Fuse's value of 145.13 is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Bel Fuse's own Days Inventory has ranged from 90.00 to 163.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 108.94 vs. the industry median of 94.24, Bel Fuse 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.24, based on 2,419 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. Bel Fuse's current Days Inventory of 145.13 is 54% 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 Bel Fuse and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bel Fuse's current Days Inventory is 145.13, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 108.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bel Fuse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.07, compared to a current price of €230.00 — trading 170.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 145.13, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 108.94 and 54% above the Hardware industry median of 94.24. Bel Fuse's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B), the current Days Inventory is 145.13 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 Bel Fuse (STU:BF2B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €230.00 is trading 170.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €85.07. GuruFocus considers Bel Fuse to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BF2B:

  • Days Inventory: 145.13 (33% above median its 10-year median of 108.94)
  • GF Value™: €85.07 vs. price of €230.00 (170.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54% above the Hardware median (#1739 of 2419)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BF2B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bel Fuse Business Description

Other Exchanges BELFB:USABELFA:USA
Address 300 Executive Drive, Suite 300, West Orange, NJ, USA, 07052
Bel Fuse Inc designs and manufactures electronic components that protect and connect electronic circuits. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories: magnetic solutions, power solutions & protection, and connectivity solutions. These products are used for the computer, networking, telecommunications, transportation and defense/aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics industries. Its geographical segments are the United States, Macao, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, and All other foreign countries. Majority of the revenue is derived from United States.
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