STYS (Stinger Systems) Days Inventory: 72.02 (As of Sep. 2009)


What is Stinger Systems Days Inventory?

Stinger Systems STYS -99.00% Days Inventory is 72.02 as of Sep. 2009.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Stinger Systems's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.18 Mil. Stinger Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was $0.22 Mil. Hence, Stinger Systems's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was 72.02.

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

STYS's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 141.54
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

Stinger Systems's Days Inventory declined from Sep. 2008 (182.50) to Sep. 2009 (72.02).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Stinger Systems's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was 1.27.

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. Stinger Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 was 0.69.

Stinger Systems  (OTCPK:STYS) 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.

Stinger Systems's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=0.223 / 0.176
=1.27

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.

Stinger Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=0.176 / 0.254
=0.69

* 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.

Stinger Systems Days Inventory Related Terms

Stinger Systems Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stinger Systems'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.

Stinger Systems Days Inventory Chart

Stinger Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
Days Inventory
119.87 135.84 143.88 87.11

Stinger Systems Quarterly Data
Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 182.50 96.57 74.46 103.09 72.02

STYS vs MDEX, NEIK, MICT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Stinger Systems'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.

Stinger Systems Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Stinger Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


Stinger Systems Days Inventory Calculation

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

Stinger Systems's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2008 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2007 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2008 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2008 )*Days in Period
=( (0.129 + 0.239) / 2 ) / 0.771*365
=0.184 / 0.771*365
=87.11

Stinger Systems's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2009 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Sep. 2009 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2009 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2009 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2009 )*Days in Period
=( (0.169 + 0.183) / 2 ) / 0.223*365 / 4
=0.176 / 0.223*365 / 4
=72.02

* 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 72.02 mean?
Stinger Systems (STYS) has a Days Inventory of 72.02 as of Sep. 2009. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Stinger Systems and its competitors.
Is Stinger Systems' Days Inventory too high?
Stinger Systems' current Days Inventory is 72.02. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Stinger Systems' value of 72.02 is 49.1% below this industry median.
How does Stinger Systems' Days Inventory compare to MDEX and NEIK?
Stinger Systems' Days Inventory of 72.02 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Stinger Systems' value of 72.02 is 49.1% below this benchmark. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 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. Stinger Systems's current Days Inventory of 72.02 is 49.1% 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 Stinger Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stinger Systems's current Days Inventory is 72.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stinger Systems stock overvalued right now?
Stinger Systems (STYS) has a current Days Inventory of 72.02. The current Days Inventory is 72.02 and 49.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. 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 Stinger Systems (STYS), the current Days Inventory is 72.02 as of Sep. 2009. 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.

Stinger Systems Business Description

Address 5505 Johns Road, Suite 702, Tampa, FL, USA, 33634
Stinger Systems Inc is engaged in the production and sale of electronic stun devices for the control of, and to provide temporary incapacitation of, potentially dangerous persons.