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Hofseth BioCare ASASTU:HBQ -5.66%51 Days Inventory is 181.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 184.38. GuruFocus rates STU:HBQ with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks worse than 78.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hofseth BioCare ASA's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:HBQ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 107.81 Med: 184.38 Max: 495.31
Current: 150.92
During the past 13 years, Hofseth BioCare ASA's highest Days Inventory was 495.31. The lowest was 107.81. And the median was 184.38.
STU:HBQ's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.63% of 1872
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945
vs STU:HBQ: 150.92
Hofseth BioCare ASA's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (133.54) to Mar. 2026 (181.86).
It might indicate that Hofseth BioCare ASA's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hofseth BioCare ASA's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.
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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.
Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) 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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA Days Inventory Related Terms
Hofseth BioCare ASA Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare ASA'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:HBQ vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.
Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) has a Days Inventory of 181.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 184.38. Over the past decade, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Days Inventory has ranged from 107.81 to 495.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1472 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's Days Inventory too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Days Inventory of 181.86 is near median its 10-year median of 184.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 107.81 to a high of 495.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Hofseth BioCare ASA's value of 181.86 is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1472 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #1472 out of 1872 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hofseth BioCare ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Hofseth BioCare ASA's value of 181.86 is 119.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hofseth BioCare ASA's own Days Inventory has ranged from 107.81 to 495.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 184.38 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Hofseth BioCare ASA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,872 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. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Days Inventory of 181.86 is 119.3% 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Days Inventory is 181.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 184.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.17, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 181.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 184.38 and 119.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ), the current Days Inventory is 181.86 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.17.
GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:HBQ:
Days Inventory: 181.86 (near median its 10-year median of 184.38)
GF Value™: €0.17 vs. price of €0.10 (41.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1472 of 1872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HBQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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