Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) Days Inventory: 186.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TSX:KLS Kelso Technologies Inc TSX:KLS
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Price C$0.14
GF Value C$0.15
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What is Kelso Technologies Days Inventory?

Kelso Technologies TSX:KLS 28 Days Inventory is 186.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 239.29. GuruFocus rates TSX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, Kelso Technologies ranks worse than 93.89% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kelso Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$3.07 Mil. Kelso Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.51 Mil. Hence, Kelso Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 186.38.

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

TSX:KLS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 118.74   Med: 239.29   Max: 474.72
Current: 160.6

During the past 13 years, Kelso Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 474.72. The lowest was 118.74. And the median was 239.29.

TSX:KLS's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
93.89% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4 vs TSX:KLS: 160.60

Kelso Technologies's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (147.11) to Mar. 2026 (186.38). It might indicate that Kelso Technologies's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kelso Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.

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. Kelso Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.


Kelso Technologies  (TSX:KLS) 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.

Kelso Technologies'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.

Kelso Technologies'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.


Kelso Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms


Kelso Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelso Technologies'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.

Kelso Technologies Days Inventory Chart

Kelso Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Kelso Technologies 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:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelso Technologies'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.


Kelso Technologies Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelso Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kelso Technologies's Days Inventory falls into.


TSX:KLS
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Kelso Technologies Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kelso Technologies'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
=( (4.335 + 3.045) / 2 ) / 8.762*365
=3.69 / 8.762*365
=153.71

Kelso Technologies'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
=( (3.045 + 3.103) / 2 ) / 1.505*365 / 4
=3.074 / 1.505*365 / 4
=186.38

* 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 186.38 mean?
Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) has a Days Inventory of 186.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kelso Technologies and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 239.29. Over the past decade, Kelso Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 118.74 to 474.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #753 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Kelso Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
Kelso Technologies' current Days Inventory of 186.38 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 239.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 118.74 to a high of 474.72. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Kelso Technologies' value of 186.38 is 1403.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #753 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kelso Technologies has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelso Technologies' Days Inventory compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelso Technologies ranks #753 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kelso Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Kelso Technologies' value of 186.38 is 1403.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kelso Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 118.74 to 474.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 239.29 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Kelso Technologies 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 802 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. Kelso Technologies's current Days Inventory of 186.38 is 1403.1% 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 Kelso Technologies and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelso Technologies's current Days Inventory is 186.38, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 239.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelso Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.15, compared to a current price of C$0.14 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 186.38, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 239.29 and 1403.1% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Kelso Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS), the current Days Inventory is 186.38 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 Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.14 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.15. GuruFocus considers Kelso Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KLS:

  • Days Inventory: 186.38 (22% below median its 10-year median of 239.29)
  • GF Value™: C$0.15 vs. price of C$0.14 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1403.1% above the Transportation median (#753 of 802)

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


Kelso Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges KIQSF:USA
Address 305 - 1979 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, BC, CAN, V4T 3A4
Kelso Technologies Inc is a railway equipment supplier that produces and sells tank car service equipment used for the safe loading, unloading, and containment of hazardous materials during transport. The firm designs, engineers, markets, produces, and distributes various fuel valves, pressure relief valves, manway securement systems, and other related products designed to reduce the risk of environmental harm due to non-accidental events in the transportation of hazardous commodities via railroad tank cars. It operates one business segment, which consists of the design, production, and distribution of various proprietary products for the rail sector. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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