Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Days Inventory: 46.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Above Median

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TSX:BBUC Brookfield Business Corp TSX:BBUC
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Price C$42.86
GF Value C$12.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Brookfield Business Days Inventory?

Brookfield Business TSX:BBUC -2.24% 55 Days Inventory is 46.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 31.57. GuruFocus rates TSX:BBUC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Conglomerates companies, Brookfield Business ranks better than 67.81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Brookfield Business's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$3,586 Mil. Brookfield Business's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$7,033 Mil. Hence, Brookfield Business's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.52.

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

TSX:BBUC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.91   Med: 31.57   Max: 45.41
Current: 45.41

During the past 13 years, Brookfield Business's highest Days Inventory was 45.41. The lowest was 10.91. And the median was 31.57.

TSX:BBUC's Days Inventory is ranked better than
67.81% of 497 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.2 vs TSX:BBUC: 45.41

Brookfield Business's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (43.39) to Mar. 2026 (46.52). It might indicate that Brookfield Business's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Brookfield Business's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.96.

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. Brookfield Business's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.


Brookfield Business  (TSX:BBUC) 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.

Brookfield Business'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.

Brookfield Business'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.


Brookfield Business Days Inventory Related Terms


Brookfield Business Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brookfield Business'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.

Brookfield Business Days Inventory Chart

Brookfield Business Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Brookfield Business 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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TSX:BBUC vs HON, MMM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Brookfield Business'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.


Brookfield Business Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Brookfield Business's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Business's Days Inventory falls into.


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Brookfield Business Days Inventory Calculation

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

Brookfield Business'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
=( (3442.075 + 3534.279) / 2 ) / 30557.305*365
=3488.177 / 30557.305*365
=41.67

Brookfield Business'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
=( (3534.279 + 3637.172) / 2 ) / 7032.872*365 / 4
=3585.7255 / 7032.872*365 / 4
=46.52

* 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 46.52 mean?
Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) has a Days Inventory of 46.52 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Brookfield Business and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 31.57. Over the past decade, Brookfield Business' Days Inventory has ranged from 10.91 to 45.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #160 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Brookfield Business' Days Inventory too high?
Brookfield Business' current Days Inventory of 46.52 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 31.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.91 to a high of 45.41. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. Brookfield Business' value of 46.52 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #160 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookfield Business has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Business' Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #160 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Brookfield Business in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. Brookfield Business' value of 46.52 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Business' own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.91 to 45.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.57 vs. the industry median of 73.20, Brookfield Business 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.20, based on 497 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. Brookfield Business's current Days Inventory of 46.52 is 36.4% 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 Brookfield Business and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Business's current Days Inventory is 46.52, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 31.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Business stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.19, compared to a current price of C$42.86 — trading 251.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 46.52, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 31.57 and 36.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.20. Brookfield Business' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC), the current Days Inventory is 46.52 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$42.86 is trading 251.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.19. GuruFocus considers Brookfield Business to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BBUC:

  • Days Inventory: 46.52 (47% above median its 10-year median of 31.57)
  • GF Value™: C$12.19 vs. price of C$42.86 (251.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.4% below the Conglomerates median (#160 of 497)

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


Brookfield Business Business Description

Other Exchanges BBUC:USA
Address 225 Liberty Street, Brookfield Place, 8th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10281-1048
Brookfield Business Corp is the operator of vital industrial and business services operations. The company focuses on acquiring market businesses for value, execute its operational improvement plans to increase cash flows and recycle capital to compound long-term growth. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Europe, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and others. It operates in four segments within particular sectors namely: business services, infrastructure services, industrials, and corporate. The company derives maximum revenue from Industrials segment engaged in energy storage operations, engineered components manufacturing operations, water and wastewater operations, electric heat tracing systems manufacturer, and other industrials operations.
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