H.B. Fuller CoSTU:HB1 +1.24%82 Days Inventory is 74.35 as of May. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 61.20. GuruFocus rates STU:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 53.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:HB1'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.89 Med: 61.2 Max: 76.64
Current: 76.64
During the past 13 years, H.B. Fuller Co's highest Days Inventory was 76.64. The lowest was 57.89. And the median was 61.20.
STU:HB1's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.38% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs STU:HB1: 76.64
H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory
declined
from May. 2025 (74.77) to May. 2026 (74.35).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 1.23.
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.
H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.54.
H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) 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.
H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 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.
H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Days Inventory Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co'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:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) has a Days Inventory of 74.35 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 61.20. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 57.89 to 76.64. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #718 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Inventory of 74.35 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 61.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.89 to a high of 76.64. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 74.35 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #718 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #718 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 74.35 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.89 to 76.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.20 vs. the industry median of 80.59, H.B. Fuller Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,540 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Inventory of 74.35 is 7.7% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Inventory is 74.35, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 61.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.27, compared to a current price of €48.80 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 74.35, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 61.20 and 7.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1), the current Days Inventory is 74.35 as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €48.80 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.27.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HB1:
Days Inventory: 74.35 (21% above median its 10-year median of 61.20)
GF Value™: €57.27 vs. price of €48.80 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.7% below the Chemicals median (#718 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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