UFMG (Universal Manufacturing Co) Days Inventory: 152.48 (As of Apr. 2002)

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What is Universal Manufacturing Co Days Inventory?

Universal Manufacturing Co UFMG -99.00% Days Inventory is 152.48 as of Apr. 2002.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Universal Manufacturing Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2002 was $8.32 Mil. Universal Manufacturing Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2002 was $4.98 Mil. Hence, Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2002 was 152.48.

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

UFMG's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 80.74
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2001 (142.02) to Apr. 2002 (152.48). It might indicate that Universal Manufacturing Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Universal Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2002 was 0.60.

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. Universal Manufacturing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2002 was 1.49.


Universal Manufacturing Co  (OTCPK:UFMG) 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.

Universal Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2002 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.

Universal Manufacturing Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2002 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.


Universal Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Universal Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Manufacturing Co'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.

Universal Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Chart

Universal Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Jul92 Jul93 Jul94 Jul95 Jul96 Jul97 Jul98 Jul99 Jul00 Jul01
Days Inventory
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Universal Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Jul97 Oct97 Jan98 Apr98 Jul98 Oct98 Jan99 Apr99 Jul99 Oct99 Jan00 Apr00 Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02
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 142.02 134.73 140.65 149.39 152.48

UFMG vs CSHEF, AMTY, OMTK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Manufacturing Co'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.


Universal Manufacturing Co Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory falls into.



Universal Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2001 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jul. 2001 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2000 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2001 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jul. 2001 )*Days in Period
=( (4.311 + 10.643) / 2 ) / 26.182*365
=7.477 / 26.182*365
=104.24

Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2002 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2002 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2002 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2002 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2002 )*Days in Period
=( (8.58 + 8.063) / 2 ) / 4.98*365 / 4
=8.3215 / 4.98*365 / 4
=152.48

* 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 152.48 mean?
Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG) has a Days Inventory of 152.48 as of Apr. 2002. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Universal Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory too high?
Universal Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory is 152.48. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Universal Manufacturing Co's value of 152.48 is 88.9% above this industry median.
How does Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory compare to CSHEF and AMTY?
Universal Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory of 152.48 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.74. Universal Manufacturing Co's value of 152.48 is 88.9% above this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.74, based on 1,289 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. Universal Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory of 152.48 is 88.9% 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 Universal Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory is 152.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG) has a current Days Inventory of 152.48. The current Days Inventory is 152.48 and 88.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.74. 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 Universal Manufacturing Co (UFMG), the current Days Inventory is 152.48 as of Apr. 2002. 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.

Universal Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 301, Lincoln, NE, USA, 68508
Universal Manufacturing Co is engaged in re-manufacturing and distribution of electric fuel pumps, transfer cases, calipers, transmission assemblies and other automotive parts for different models of vehicles. The principal markets for the company's products are automotive dealers, jobbers, repair shops and other automotive parts distributors located throughout the USA and Canada.