Route1 (TSXV:ROI) Days Inventory: 18.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


What is Route1 Days Inventory?

Route1 TSXV:ROI -20.00% Days Inventory is 18.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 23.40. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,647 Software companies, Route1 ranks worse than 52.4% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Route1's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.32 Mil. Route1's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.56 Mil. Hence, Route1's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Route1's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:ROI' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.11   Med: 23.4   Max: 68.32
Current: 23.03

During the past 13 years, Route1's highest Days Inventory was 68.32. The lowest was 6.11. And the median was 23.40.

TSXV:ROI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
52.4% of 1647 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.13 vs TSXV:ROI: 23.03

Route1's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (39.66) to Mar. 2026 (18.92).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Route1's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.82.

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. Route1's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.


Route1  (TSXV:ROI) 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.

Route1'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.

Route1'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.


Route1 Days Inventory Related Terms


Route1 Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Route1'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.

Route1 Days Inventory Chart

Route1 Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.10 35.69 43.94 23.40 24.04

Route1 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 39.66 21.36 28.25 25.11 18.92

TSXV:ROI vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Route1'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.


Route1 Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Route1's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Route1's Days Inventory falls into.



Route1 Days Inventory Calculation

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

Route1'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
=( (0.598 + 0.331) / 2 ) / 7.052*365
=0.4645 / 7.052*365
=24.04

Route1'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
=( (0.331 + 0.316) / 2 ) / 1.56*365 / 4
=0.3235 / 1.56*365 / 4
=18.92

* 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 18.92 mean?
Route1 (TSXV:ROI) has a Days Inventory of 18.92 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Route1 and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 23.40. Over the past decade, Route1's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.11 to 68.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Route1 ranks #863 out of 1647 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Route1's Days Inventory too high?
Route1's current Days Inventory of 18.92 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 23.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.11 to a high of 68.32. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.13. Route1's value of 18.92 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Route1 ranks #863 out of 1647 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Route1's Days Inventory compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Route1 ranks #863 out of 1647 companies for Days Inventory. This places Route1 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.13. Route1's value of 18.92 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Route1's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.11 to 68.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.40 vs. the industry median of 20.13, Route1 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.13, based on 1,647 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. Route1's current Days Inventory of 18.92 is 6% 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 Route1 and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Route1's current Days Inventory is 18.92, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 23.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Route1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Route1 (TSXV:ROI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.03, compared to a current price of C$0.10 — trading 233.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.92, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 23.40 and 6% below the Software industry median of 20.13. 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 Route1 (TSXV:ROI), the current Days Inventory is 18.92 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.

Route1 Business Description

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Address 8 King Street East, Suite 1801, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 1B5
Route1 Inc is a North American engineering and professional services company using data capture technologies. The company brings security and operations together with real-time actionable intelligence to enhance safety and security, drive greater profitability, and improve operational efficiencies. The company has one segment that comprises the sale and distribution of rugged devices, license plate recognition equipment, and secure data access. It has a geographic presence in the USA, Canada, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the USA.