The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Days Inventory: 0.37 (As of Apr. 2026) — 66% Below Median


STU:DC2 The Descartes Systems Group Inc STU:DC2
92 GF Score
Price €63.25
GF Value €100.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is The Descartes Systems Group Days Inventory?

The Descartes Systems Group STU:DC2 -0.55% 92 Days Inventory is 0.37 as of Apr. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates STU:DC2 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €100.46 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,648 Software companies, The Descartes Systems Group ranks better than 92.29% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Descartes Systems Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.2 Mil. The Descartes Systems Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €37.1 Mil. Hence, The Descartes Systems Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.37.

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

STU:DC2' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 1.09   Max: 2.63
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, The Descartes Systems Group's highest Days Inventory was 2.63. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.09.

STU:DC2's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.29% of 1648 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.09 vs STU:DC2: 0.40

The Descartes Systems Group's Days Inventory declined from Apr. 2025 (1.78) to Apr. 2026 (0.37).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. The Descartes Systems Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 246.82.

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. The Descartes Systems Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.


The Descartes Systems Group  (STU:DC2) 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.

The Descartes Systems 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.

The Descartes Systems 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.


The Descartes Systems Group Days Inventory Related Terms


The Descartes Systems Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Descartes Systems 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.

The Descartes Systems Group Days Inventory Chart

The Descartes Systems Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Inventory
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The Descartes Systems 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:DC2 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems 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.


The Descartes Systems Group Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Descartes Systems Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

The Descartes Systems 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
=( (0.691 + 0.086) / 2 ) / 142.172*365
=0.3885 / 142.172*365
=1.00

The Descartes Systems 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
=( (0.086 + 0.215) / 2 ) / 37.146*365 / 4
=0.1505 / 37.146*365 / 4
=0.37

* 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 0.37 mean?
The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) has a Days Inventory of 0.37 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, The Descartes Systems Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.40 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #127 out of 1648 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's Days Inventory too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current Days Inventory of 0.37 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.63. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.09. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 0.37 is 98.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #127 out of 1648 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's Days Inventory compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #127 out of 1648 companies for Days Inventory. This places The Descartes Systems Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.09. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 0.37 is 98.2% below this benchmark. Historically, The Descartes Systems Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.40 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 20.09, The Descartes Systems 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 a Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.09, based on 1,648 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. The Descartes Systems Group's current Days Inventory of 0.37 is 98.2% 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current Days Inventory is 0.37, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €100.46, compared to a current price of €63.25 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.37, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 98.2% below the Software industry median of 20.09. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2), the current Days Inventory is 0.37 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €63.25 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of €100.46. GuruFocus considers The Descartes Systems Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:DC2:

  • Days Inventory: 0.37 (66% below median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: €100.46 vs. price of €63.25 (37% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100
  • Industry Position: 98.2% below the Software median (#127 of 1648)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Descartes Systems Group Business Description

Other Exchanges DSGX:USADSG:Canada
Address 120 Randall Drive, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2V 1C6
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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