SUI (Sun Communities) Days Inventory: 51.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Above Median


SUI Sun Communities Inc SUI
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Price $119.54
GF Value $131.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sun Communities Days Inventory?

Sun Communities SUI -0.33% 74 Days Inventory is 51.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 31.41. GuruFocus rates SUI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 REITs companies, Sun Communities ranks better than 59.28% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sun Communities's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $138 Mil. Sun Communities's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $243 Mil. Hence, Sun Communities's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.72.

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

SUI' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.08   Med: 31.41   Max: 69.93
Current: 51.73

During the past 13 years, Sun Communities's highest Days Inventory was 69.93. The lowest was 16.08. And the median was 31.41.

SUI's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.28% of 167 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 164.38 vs SUI: 51.73

Sun Communities's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (61.01) to Mar. 2026 (51.72).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sun Communities's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.76.

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. Sun Communities's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.


Sun Communities  (NYSE:SUI) 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.

Sun Communities'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.

Sun Communities'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.


Sun Communities Days Inventory Related Terms


Sun Communities Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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.

Sun Communities Days Inventory Chart

Sun Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Sun Communities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SUI vs MAA, INVH, ESS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.


Sun Communities Days Inventory vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sun Communities Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sun Communities'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
=( (129.8 + 142.9) / 2 ) / 1076.8*365
=136.35 / 1076.8*365
=46.22

Sun Communities's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (142.9 + 132.8) / 2 ) / 243.2*365 / 4
=137.85 / 243.2*365 / 4
=51.72

* 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 51.72 mean?
Sun Communities (SUI) has a Days Inventory of 51.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 31.41. Over the past decade, Sun Communities' Days Inventory has ranged from 16.08 to 69.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #68 out of 167 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Sun Communities' Days Inventory too high?
Sun Communities' current Days Inventory of 51.72 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 31.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.08 to a high of 69.93. The REITs industry median Days Inventory is 164.38. Sun Communities' value of 51.72 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #68 out of 167 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Days Inventory compare to MAA and INVH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #68 out of 167 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sun Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 164.38. Sun Communities' value of 51.72 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun Communities' own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.08 to 69.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.41 vs. the industry median of 164.38, Sun Communities 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 REITs company?
The median Days Inventory among REITs companies is 164.38, based on 167 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. Sun Communities's current Days Inventory of 51.72 is 68.5% 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 Sun Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Days Inventory is 164.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Communities's current Days Inventory is 51.72, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 31.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (SUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.42, compared to a current price of $119.54 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 51.72, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 31.41 and 68.5% below the REITs industry median of 164.38. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sun Communities (SUI), the current Days Inventory is 51.72 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 Sun Communities (SUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $119.54 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $131.42. GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SUI:

  • Days Inventory: 51.72 (65% above median its 10-year median of 31.41)
  • GF Value™: $131.42 vs. price of $119.54 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% below the REITs median (#68 of 167)

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


Sun Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SCZ:GermanyS2UI34:Brazil
Address 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 300, Southfield, MI, USA, 48034
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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