Cohu (STU:CU3) Days Inventory: 175.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median


STU:CU3 Cohu Inc STU:CU3
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GF Value €22.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cohu Days Inventory?

Cohu STU:CU3 +1.21% 60 Days Inventory is 175.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 138.15. GuruFocus rates STU:CU3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Semiconductors companies, Cohu ranks worse than 73.88% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cohu's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €111.7 Mil. Cohu's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €58.1 Mil. Hence, Cohu's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 175.25.

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

STU:CU3' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.81   Med: 138.15   Max: 245.26
Current: 180.11

During the past 13 years, Cohu's highest Days Inventory was 245.26. The lowest was 93.81. And the median was 138.15.

STU:CU3's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
73.88% of 980 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.93 vs STU:CU3: 180.11

Cohu's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (239.37) to Mar. 2026 (175.25).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Cohu's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

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. Cohu's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.


Cohu  (STU:CU3) 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.

Cohu'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.

Cohu'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.


Cohu Days Inventory Related Terms


Cohu Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohu'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.

Cohu Days Inventory Chart

Cohu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Cohu 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:CU3 vs AEHR, ICHR, AMBA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Cohu'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.


Cohu Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Cohu Days Inventory Calculation

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

Cohu'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
=( (135.477 + 110.171) / 2 ) / 221.473*365
=122.824 / 221.473*365
=202.42

Cohu'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
=( (110.171 + 113.146) / 2 ) / 58.14*365 / 4
=111.6585 / 58.14*365 / 4
=175.25

* 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 175.25 mean?
Cohu (STU:CU3) has a Days Inventory of 175.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cohu and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 138.15. Over the past decade, Cohu's Days Inventory has ranged from 93.81 to 245.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #724 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Cohu's Days Inventory too high?
Cohu's current Days Inventory of 175.25 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 138.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.81 to a high of 245.26. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.93. Cohu's value of 175.25 is 56.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohu ranks #724 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohu has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohu's Days Inventory compare to AEHR and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #724 out of 980 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cohu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.93. Cohu's value of 175.25 is 56.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cohu's own Days Inventory has ranged from 93.81 to 245.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 138.15 vs. the industry median of 111.93, Cohu 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 111.93, based on 980 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. Cohu's current Days Inventory of 175.25 is 56.6% 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 Cohu and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohu's current Days Inventory is 175.25, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 138.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu (STU:CU3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.92, compared to a current price of €51.72 — trading 125.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 175.25, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 138.15 and 56.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 111.93. Cohu's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Cohu (STU:CU3), the current Days Inventory is 175.25 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 Cohu (STU:CU3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €51.72 is trading 125.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.92. GuruFocus considers Cohu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CU3:

  • Days Inventory: 175.25 (27% above median its 10-year median of 138.15)
  • GF Value™: €22.92 vs. price of €51.72 (125.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.6% above the Semiconductors median (#724 of 980)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CU3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cohu Business Description

Other Exchanges COHU:USA
Address 17087 Via Del Campo, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127-1711
Cohu Inc is a supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, and thermal sub-systems used by semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company's products include Semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment), Semiconductor Handlers, Interface Products such as test contactors, probe heads, and probe pins, Spares and Kits, Bare Board PCB Test Systems, and services. It has one reportable segment, Semiconductor Test and Inspection Equipment (Semiconductor Test & Inspection). Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Philippines, followed by Taiwan, China, Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, and the Rest of the world.
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