CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) Days Inventory: 74.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median


TSX:CEU CES Energy Solutions Corp TSX:CEU
71 GF Score
Price C$16.57
GF Value C$9.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CES Energy Solutions Days Inventory?

CES Energy Solutions TSX:CEU -0.54% 71 Days Inventory is 74.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 86.02. GuruFocus rates TSX:CEU with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, CES Energy Solutions ranks worse than 81.46% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CES Energy Solutions's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$422 Mil. CES Energy Solutions's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$520 Mil. Hence, CES Energy Solutions's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 74.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for CES Energy Solutions's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CEU' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.55   Med: 86.02   Max: 100.8
Current: 80.51

During the past 13 years, CES Energy Solutions's highest Days Inventory was 100.80. The lowest was 69.55. And the median was 86.02.

TSX:CEU's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
81.46% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.01 vs TSX:CEU: 80.51

CES Energy Solutions's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (83.45) to Mar. 2026 (74.08).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. CES Energy Solutions's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.

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. CES Energy Solutions's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.


CES Energy Solutions  (TSX:CEU) 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.

CES Energy Solutions'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.

CES Energy Solutions'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.


CES Energy Solutions Days Inventory Related Terms


CES Energy Solutions Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CES Energy Solutions'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.

CES Energy Solutions Days Inventory Chart

CES Energy Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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CES Energy Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 83.45 89.86 81.60 76.37 74.08

TSX:CEU vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, CES Energy Solutions'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.


CES Energy Solutions Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CES Energy Solutions's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CES Energy Solutions's Days Inventory falls into.


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CES Energy Solutions Days Inventory Calculation

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

CES Energy Solutions'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
=( (447.051 + 414.942) / 2 ) / 1903.407*365
=430.9965 / 1903.407*365
=82.65

CES Energy Solutions'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
=( (414.942 + 429.141) / 2 ) / 519.867*365 / 4
=422.0415 / 519.867*365 / 4
=74.08

* 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 74.08 mean?
CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) has a Days Inventory of 74.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CES Energy Solutions and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 86.02. Over the past decade, CES Energy Solutions' Days Inventory has ranged from 69.55 to 100.80. According to the industry distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #558 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is CES Energy Solutions' Days Inventory too high?
CES Energy Solutions' current Days Inventory of 74.08 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 86.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.55 to a high of 100.80. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. CES Energy Solutions' value of 74.08 is 138.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #558 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CES Energy Solutions has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CES Energy Solutions' Days Inventory compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CES Energy Solutions ranks #558 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places CES Energy Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. CES Energy Solutions' value of 74.08 is 138.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CES Energy Solutions' own Days Inventory has ranged from 69.55 to 100.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.02 vs. the industry median of 31.01, CES Energy Solutions 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 685 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. CES Energy Solutions's current Days Inventory of 74.08 is 138.9% 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 CES Energy Solutions and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CES Energy Solutions's current Days Inventory is 74.08, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 86.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CES Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.29, compared to a current price of C$16.57 — trading 78.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 74.08, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 86.02 and 138.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.01. CES Energy Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU), the current Days Inventory is 74.08 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 CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CES Energy Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$16.57 is trading 78.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.29. GuruFocus considers CES Energy Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CEU:

  • Days Inventory: 74.08 (14% below median its 10-year median of 86.02)
  • GF Value™: C$9.29 vs. price of C$16.57 (78.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 138.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#558 of 685)

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


CES Energy Solutions Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CESDF:USA7C4:Germany
Address 332 - 6th Avenue S.W., Suite 1400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0B2
CES Energy Solutions Corp business is to design, implement, and manufacture consumable fluids and specialty chemicals for the North American oil and gas industry. This includes solutions at drill-bit, at point of completion and stimulation, at wellhead and pump-jack and to the pipeline and midstream market. Its geographical segments are the United States and Canada, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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