ScholasticSTU:SL1 -0.99%72 Days Inventory is 175.98 as of Feb. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 142.23. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.63. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks worse than 81% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Scholastic's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €245 Mil. Scholastic's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €127 Mil.
Hence, Scholastic's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 175.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholastic's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SL1'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 124.06 Med: 142.23 Max: 156.84
Current: 146.31
During the past 13 years, Scholastic's highest Days Inventory was 156.84. The lowest was 124.06. And the median was 142.23.
STU:SL1's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 81% of 663
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7
vs STU:SL1: 146.31
Scholastic's Days Inventory
increased
from Feb. 2025 (161.58) to Feb. 2026 (175.98).
It might indicate that Scholastic's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Scholastic's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Feb. 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.
Scholastic's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.88.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) 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.
Scholastic's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Feb. 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.
Scholastic's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 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.
Scholastic Days Inventory Related Terms
Scholastic Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Days Inventory of 175.98 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 142.23. Over the past decade, Scholastic's Days Inventory has ranged from 124.06 to 156.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #537 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Scholastic's Days Inventory too high?
Scholastic's current Days Inventory of 175.98 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 142.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 124.06 to a high of 156.84. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Scholastic's value of 175.98 is 513.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #537 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Days Inventory compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #537 out of 663 companies for Days Inventory. This places Scholastic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Scholastic's value of 175.98 is 513.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Scholastic's own Days Inventory has ranged from 124.06 to 156.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 142.23 vs. the industry median of 28.70, Scholastic 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 663 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. Scholastic's current Days Inventory of 175.98 is 513.2% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current Days Inventory is 175.98, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 142.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a current Days Inventory of 175.98. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.63, compared to a current price of €39.40 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 175.98, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 142.23 and 513.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Days Inventory is 175.98 as of Feb. 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.40 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.63.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
Days Inventory: 175.98 (24% above median its 10-year median of 142.23)
GF Value™: €33.63 vs. price of €39.40 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 513.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#537 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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