Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (WBO:NCLH) Days Inventory: 9.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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WBO:NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd WBO:NCLH
69 GF Score
Price €17.52
GF Value €19.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Days Inventory?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings WBO:NCLH +1.26% 69 Days Inventory is 9.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 9.59. GuruFocus rates WBO:NCLH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Travel & Leisure companies, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ranks better than 70.13% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €129 Mil. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,192 Mil. Hence, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:NCLH' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.97   Med: 9.59   Max: 22.76
Current: 9.87

During the past 13 years, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 22.76. The lowest was 7.97. And the median was 9.59.

WBO:NCLH's Days Inventory is ranked better than
70.13% of 693 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 30.86 vs WBO:NCLH: 9.87

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (10.86) to Mar. 2026 (9.91).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.21.

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. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings  (WBO:NCLH) 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.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings'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.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings'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.


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings'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.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 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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WBO:NCLH vs MMYT, GBTG, TNL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings'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.


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Days Inventory vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings'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
=( (142.981 + 118.007) / 2 ) / 4815.846*365
=130.494 / 4815.846*365
=9.89

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings'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
=( (118.007 + 140.751) / 2 ) / 1191.867*365 / 4
=129.379 / 1191.867*365 / 4
=9.91

* 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 9.91 mean?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (WBO:NCLH) has a Days Inventory of 9.91 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.59. Over the past decade, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 7.97 to 22.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ranks #207 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' current Days Inventory of 9.91 is near median its 10-year median of 9.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.97 to a high of 22.76. The Travel & Leisure industry median Days Inventory is 30.86. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' value of 9.91 is 67.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ranks #207 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Days Inventory compare to MMYT and GBTG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ranks #207 out of 693 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.86. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' value of 9.91 is 67.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.97 to 22.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.59 vs. the industry median of 30.86, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Days Inventory among Travel & Leisure companies is 30.86, based on 693 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. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's current Days Inventory of 9.91 is 67.9% 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's current Days Inventory is 9.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (WBO:NCLH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.66, compared to a current price of €17.52 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 9.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.59 and 67.9% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 30.86. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (WBO:NCLH), the current Days Inventory is 9.91 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (WBO:NCLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.52 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.66. GuruFocus considers Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:NCLH:

  • Days Inventory: 9.91 (near median its 10-year median of 9.59)
  • GF Value™: €19.66 vs. price of €17.52 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.9% below the Travel & Leisure median (#207 of 693)

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


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Business Description

Address 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL, USA, 33126
Norwegian Cruise Line is the world's third-largest publicly traded cruise company by berths (around 75,000). It operates 35 ships across three brands—Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas—offering both freestyle and luxury cruising. The company redeployed its entire fleet as of May 2022. With 16 passenger vessels on order among its brands through 2037, representing 43,000 incremental berths, Norwegian is increasing capacity faster than its peers, expanding its brand globally. Norwegian sails to around 700 global destinations.
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