VOLAF (Volvo AB) Days Inventory: 78.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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Price $34.15
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What is Volvo AB Days Inventory?

Volvo AB VOLAF -1.64% 92 Days Inventory is 78.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 72.39. GuruFocus rates VOLAF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Volvo AB ranks better than 82.69% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Volvo AB's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,609 Mil. Volvo AB's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,805 Mil. Hence, Volvo AB's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.86.

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

VOLAF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.62   Med: 72.39   Max: 75.22
Current: 75.22

During the past 13 years, Volvo AB's highest Days Inventory was 75.22. The lowest was 68.62. And the median was 72.39.

VOLAF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
82.69% of 208 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 127.595 vs VOLAF: 75.22

Volvo AB's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (74.15) to Mar. 2026 (78.86). It might indicate that Volvo AB's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Volvo AB's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.

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. Volvo AB's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.


Volvo AB  (OTCPK:VOLAF) 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.

Volvo AB'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.

Volvo AB's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=7609.4325 / 11888.228
=0.64

* 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.


Volvo AB Days Inventory Related Terms


Volvo AB Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volvo AB'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.

Volvo AB Days Inventory Chart

Volvo AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Volvo AB 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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VOLAF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Volvo AB'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.


Volvo AB Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Volvo AB's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volvo AB Days Inventory Calculation

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

Volvo AB'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
=( (7133.273 + 7097.756) / 2 ) / 38985.743*365
=7115.5145 / 38985.743*365
=66.62

Volvo AB'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
=( (7097.756 + 8121.109) / 2 ) / 8805.328*365 / 4
=7609.4325 / 8805.328*365 / 4
=78.86

* 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 78.86 mean?
Volvo AB (VOLAF) has a Days Inventory of 78.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Volvo AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.39. Over the past decade, Volvo AB's Days Inventory has ranged from 68.62 to 75.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #36 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Volvo AB's Days Inventory too high?
Volvo AB's current Days Inventory of 78.86 is near median its 10-year median of 72.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.62 to a high of 75.22. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 127.60. Volvo AB's value of 78.86 is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #36 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volvo AB has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo AB's Days Inventory compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #36 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This places Volvo AB in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 127.60. Volvo AB's value of 78.86 is 38.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Volvo AB's own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.62 to 75.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.39 vs. the industry median of 127.60, Volvo AB 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 127.60, based on 208 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. Volvo AB's current Days Inventory of 78.86 is 38.2% 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 127.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvo AB's current Days Inventory is 78.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB (VOLAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.60, compared to a current price of $34.15 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.39 and 38.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 127.60. Volvo AB's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF), the current Days Inventory is 78.86 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 Volvo AB (VOLAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.15 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.60. GuruFocus considers Volvo AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VOLAF:

  • Days Inventory: 78.86 (near median its 10-year median of 72.39)
  • GF Value™: $28.60 vs. price of $34.15 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#36 of 208)

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


Volvo AB Business Description

Address Gropegardsgatan 2, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-417 15
The Volvo Group is one of the largest global truck, bus, construction equipment, and engine and power system original equipment manufacturers, operating with the Volvo, Renault Truck, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta, and Nova Bus brands. Among the four largest Western global brands—Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, and Traton—Volvo ranks third in terms of annual deliveries. Its truck, construction equipment, bus, and engines and power system segments contributed 71%, 18%, 5%, and 5%, respectively, to industrial operations' revenue in 2025. An in-house financial services division supports these businesses. In its key regions of Europe, North America, Brazil, and Australia, the truck business holds large market shares of 29%, 17%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
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