Helios Technologies (STU:SH7) Days Inventory: 115.56 (As of Jun. 2026) — 15% Above Median

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STU:SH7 Helios Technologies Inc STU:SH7
63 GF Score
Price €70.50
GF Value €44.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Helios Technologies Days Inventory?

Helios Technologies STU:SH7 +0.71% 63 Days Inventory is 115.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 100.23. GuruFocus rates STU:SH7 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,966 Industrial Products companies, Helios Technologies ranks better than 51.35% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Helios Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €166.8 Mil. Helios Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €131.7 Mil. Hence, Helios Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 115.56.

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

STU:SH7' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.56   Med: 100.23   Max: 133.58
Current: 116.59

During the past 13 years, Helios Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 133.58. The lowest was 62.56. And the median was 100.23.

STU:SH7's Days Inventory is ranked better than
51.35% of 2966 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 118.985 vs STU:SH7: 116.59

Helios Technologies's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (122.59) to Jun. 2026 (115.56).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Helios Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.79.

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. Helios Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.83.


Helios Technologies  (STU:SH7) 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.

Helios Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

Helios Technologies's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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.


Helios Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms


Helios Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios Technologies'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.

Helios Technologies Days Inventory Chart

Helios Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Helios Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:SH7 vs SMR, CXT, GRC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Helios Technologies'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.


Helios Technologies Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Helios Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Helios Technologies Days Inventory Calculation

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

Helios Technologies'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
=( (181.546 + 161.064) / 2 ) / 484.901*365
=171.305 / 484.901*365
=128.95

Helios Technologies's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (165.128 + 168.392) / 2 ) / 131.675*365 / 4
=166.76 / 131.675*365 / 4
=115.56

* 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 115.56 mean?
Helios Technologies (STU:SH7) has a Days Inventory of 115.56 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Helios Technologies and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 100.23. Over the past decade, Helios Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 62.56 to 133.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1443 out of 2966 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Helios Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
Helios Technologies' current Days Inventory of 115.56 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 100.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.56 to a high of 133.58. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 118.99. Helios Technologies' value of 115.56 is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1443 out of 2966 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Technologies has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Technologies' Days Inventory compare to SMR and CXT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1443 out of 2966 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Helios Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 118.99. Helios Technologies' value of 115.56 is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Helios Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 62.56 to 133.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.23 vs. the industry median of 118.99, Helios Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 118.99, based on 2,966 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. Helios Technologies's current Days Inventory of 115.56 is 2.9% 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 Helios Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 118.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Technologies's current Days Inventory is 115.56, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 100.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies (STU:SH7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.42, compared to a current price of €70.50 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 115.56, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 100.23 and 2.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 118.99. Helios Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Helios Technologies (STU:SH7), the current Days Inventory is 115.56 as of Jun. 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 Helios Technologies (STU:SH7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €70.50 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.42. GuruFocus considers Helios Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SH7:

  • Days Inventory: 115.56 (15% above median its 10-year median of 100.23)
  • GF Value™: €44.42 vs. price of €70.50 (58.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1443 of 2966)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SH7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Helios Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges HLIO:USA
Address 7456 16th Street East, Sarasota, FL, USA, 34243
Helios Technologies Inc is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for the hydraulics and electronics markets. It operates under two business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment designs and manufactures hydraulic components and systems used to transmit power and control force, speed, and motion. There are two categories based on Hydraulic system architecture: MCT and FCT. The Electronics segment provides complete, fully-tailored display and control solutions for engines, engine-driven equipment, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and traditional and swim spas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hydraulics segment. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from the Americas region.
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