VallourecVLOUF 70 Days Inventory is 162.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 116.04. GuruFocus rates VLOUF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks worse than 81.65% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vallourec's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,172 Mil. Vallourec's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $659 Mil.
Hence, Vallourec's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 162.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
VLOUF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 102.25 Med: 116.04 Max: 154.69
Current: 154.21
During the past 13 years, Vallourec's highest Days Inventory was 154.69. The lowest was 102.25. And the median was 116.04.
VLOUF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 81.65% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.72
vs VLOUF: 154.21
Vallourec's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (149.73) to Mar. 2026 (162.25).
It might indicate that Vallourec's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vallourec's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
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.
Vallourec's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.22.
Vallourec (OTCPK:VLOUF) 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.
Vallourec'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.
Vallourec'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.
Vallourec Days Inventory Related Terms
Vallourec Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec'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.
Vallourec Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Vallourec (VLOUF) has a Days Inventory of 162.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 116.04. Over the past decade, Vallourec's Days Inventory has ranged from 102.25 to 154.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #476 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Vallourec's Days Inventory too high?
Vallourec's current Days Inventory of 162.25 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 116.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 102.25 to a high of 154.69. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Vallourec's value of 162.25 is 87.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #476 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #476 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vallourec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Vallourec's value of 162.25 is 87.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vallourec's own Days Inventory has ranged from 102.25 to 154.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.04 vs. the industry median of 86.72, Vallourec 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.72, based on 583 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. Vallourec's current Days Inventory of 162.25 is 87.1% 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 Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current Days Inventory is 162.25, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 116.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vallourec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec (VLOUF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.88, compared to a current price of $24.23 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 162.25, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 116.04 and 87.1% above the Steel industry median of 86.72. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Vallourec (VLOUF), the current Days Inventory is 162.25 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 Vallourec (VLOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.23 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.88.
GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLOUF:
Days Inventory: 162.25 (40% above median its 10-year median of 116.04)
GF Value™: $15.88 vs. price of $24.23 (52.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% above the Steel median (#476 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vallourec SA is a world leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy markets and for demanding industrial applications such as oil & gas wells in harsh environments, new generation power plants, challenging architectural projects, and high-performance mechanical equipment. Its pioneering spirit and cutting-edge R&D open new technological frontiers. With close to around 13,000 dedicated and passionate employees in more than 20 countries, it works hand- in-hand with its customers to offer more than just tubes: Vallourec delivers safe, competitive, and smart tubular solutions to make every project possible.
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