Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) Days Inventory: 31.82 (As of Dec. 2024) — 29% Above Median

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WBO:HUS Hutter & Schrantz AG WBO:HUS
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What is Hutter & Schrantz AG Days Inventory?

Hutter & Schrantz AG WBO:HUS 54 Days Inventory is 31.82 as of Dec. 2024, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 24.61. GuruFocus rates WBO:HUS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,489 Construction companies, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks better than 59.03% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hutter & Schrantz AG's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was €0.11 Mil. Hutter & Schrantz AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was €1.26 Mil. Hence, Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 15.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:HUS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.92   Med: 24.61   Max: 86.67
Current: 31.82

During the past 13 years, Hutter & Schrantz AG's highest Days Inventory was 86.67. The lowest was 15.92. And the median was 24.61.

WBO:HUS's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.03% of 1489 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.83 vs WBO:HUS: 31.82

Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2022 (15.92) to Dec. 2024 (31.82). It might indicate that Hutter & Schrantz AG's sales slowed down.

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hutter & Schrantz AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 11.47.

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. Hutter & Schrantz AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.03.


Hutter & Schrantz AG  (WBO:HUS) 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.

Hutter & Schrantz AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 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.

Hutter & Schrantz AG's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 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.


Hutter & Schrantz AG Days Inventory Related Terms


Hutter & Schrantz AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hutter & Schrantz AG'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.

Hutter & Schrantz AG Days Inventory Chart

Hutter & Schrantz AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory
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Hutter & Schrantz AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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 19.81 16.38 15.92 25.90 31.82

WBO:HUS vs TT, JCI, CARR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Hutter & Schrantz AG'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.


Hutter & Schrantz AG Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hutter & Schrantz AG Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (0.117 + 0.102) / 2 ) / 1.256*365
=0.1095 / 1.256*365
=31.82

Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (0.117 + 0.102) / 2 ) / 1.256*365 / 2
=0.1095 / 1.256*365 / 2
=15.91

* 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 31.82 mean?
Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) has a Days Inventory of 31.82 as of Dec. 2024. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hutter & Schrantz AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 24.61. Over the past decade, Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 15.92 to 86.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #610 out of 1489 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory too high?
Hutter & Schrantz AG's current Days Inventory of 31.82 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 24.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.92 to a high of 86.67. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. Hutter & Schrantz AG's value of 31.82 is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #610 out of 1489 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hutter & Schrantz AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter & Schrantz AG's Days Inventory compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #610 out of 1489 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hutter & Schrantz AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. Hutter & Schrantz AG's value of 31.82 is 36.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hutter & Schrantz AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.92 to 86.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.61 vs. the industry median of 49.83, Hutter & Schrantz AG 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.83, based on 1,489 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. Hutter & Schrantz AG's current Days Inventory of 31.82 is 36.1% 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 Hutter & Schrantz AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter & Schrantz AG's current Days Inventory is 31.82, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 24.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter & Schrantz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.50, compared to a current price of €12.70 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.82, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 24.61 and 36.1% below the Construction industry median of 49.83. Hutter & Schrantz AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS), the current Days Inventory is 31.82 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter & Schrantz AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.70 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.50. GuruFocus considers Hutter & Schrantz AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:HUS:

  • Days Inventory: 31.82 (29% above median its 10-year median of 24.61)
  • GF Value™: €8.50 vs. price of €12.70 (49.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.1% below the Construction median (#610 of 1489)

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


Hutter & Schrantz AG Business Description

Address Grossmarktstrasse 7, Vienna, AUT, 1230
Hutter & Schrantz AG is active in wire processing business. The company has diversified its operations into four product segments, being Ceiling Systems, Industrial Screens, Steel Springs and Technical Fabrics. Ceiling Systems is involved in the production of Ceiling beams and insulation elements for the construction industry. Industrial Screens includes sieves for the processing industry. Steel Springs provides springs and bent wire parts; and Technical Fabrics includes metallic fabrics, fabric stampings and expanded metal processing. The company exports its products to Germany and Northern Europe as well as in the markets of its eastern and southeastern neighbour states.
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