Ballard Power Systems (XBUL:PO0) Days Inventory: 241.01 (As of Jun. 2026) — 69% Above Median

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XBUL:PO0 Ballard Power Systems Inc XBUL:PO0
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What is Ballard Power Systems Days Inventory?

Ballard Power Systems XBUL:PO0 72 Days Inventory is 241.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 142.55. GuruFocus rates XBUL:PO0 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.27. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,980 Industrial Products companies, Ballard Power Systems ranks worse than 78.56% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ballard Power Systems's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €37.52 Mil. Ballard Power Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.21 Mil. Hence, Ballard Power Systems's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 241.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ballard Power Systems's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:PO0' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 80.82   Med: 142.55   Max: 212.12
Current: 212.12

During the past 13 years, Ballard Power Systems's highest Days Inventory was 212.12. The lowest was 80.82. And the median was 142.55.

XBUL:PO0's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.56% of 2980 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 118.595 vs XBUL:PO0: 212.12

Ballard Power Systems's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (305.41) to Jun. 2026 (241.01).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Ballard Power Systems's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.38.

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. Ballard Power Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.12.


Ballard Power Systems  (XBUL:PO0) 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.

Ballard Power Systems's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=14.206469931368 / 37.522386411839
=0.38

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.

Ballard Power Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=37.522386411839 / 17.715514447652
=2.12

* 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.


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Ballard Power Systems Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ballard Power Systems'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.

Ballard Power Systems Days Inventory Chart

Ballard Power Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Ballard Power Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XBUL:PO0 vs VRT, BE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ballard Power Systems'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.


Ballard Power Systems Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ballard Power Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ballard Power Systems's Days Inventory falls into.


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Ballard Power Systems Days Inventory Calculation

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

Ballard Power Systems'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
=( (54.482858522453 + 37.26850866363) / 2 ) / 85.958617168898*365
=45.875683593042 / 85.958617168898*365
=194.80

Ballard Power Systems's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (38.012497830238 + 37.03227499344) / 2 ) / 14.206469931368*365 / 4
=37.522386411839 / 14.206469931368*365 / 4
=241.01

* 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 241.01 mean?
Ballard Power Systems (XBUL:PO0) has a Days Inventory of 241.01 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 142.55. Over the past decade, Ballard Power Systems' Days Inventory has ranged from 80.82 to 212.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #2341 out of 2980 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Ballard Power Systems' Days Inventory too high?
Ballard Power Systems' current Days Inventory of 241.01 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 142.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.82 to a high of 212.12. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 118.60. Ballard Power Systems' value of 241.01 is 103.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #2341 out of 2980 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ballard Power Systems has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ballard Power Systems' Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ballard Power Systems ranks #2341 out of 2980 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ballard Power Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 118.60. Ballard Power Systems' value of 241.01 is 103.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ballard Power Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 80.82 to 212.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 142.55 vs. the industry median of 118.60, Ballard Power Systems 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 118.60, based on 2,980 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. Ballard Power Systems's current Days Inventory of 241.01 is 103.2% 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 Ballard Power Systems and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 118.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ballard Power Systems's current Days Inventory is 241.01, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 142.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ballard Power Systems stock overvalued right now?
Ballard Power Systems (XBUL:PO0) has a current Days Inventory of 241.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.27, compared to a current price of €1.90 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 241.01, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 142.55 and 103.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 118.60. Ballard Power Systems' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Ballard Power Systems (XBUL:PO0), the current Days Inventory is 241.01 as of Jun. 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 Ballard Power Systems (XBUL:PO0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ballard Power Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.90 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.27.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:PO0:

  • Days Inventory: 241.01 (69% above median its 10-year median of 142.55)
  • GF Value™: €2.27 vs. price of €1.90 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.2% above the Industrial Products median (#2341 of 2980)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:PO0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ballard Power Systems Business Description

Address 9000 Glenlyon Parkway, Legal Department, Burnaby, BC, CAN, V5J 5J8
Ballard Power Systems Inc. is a Canadian clean-energy company that designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. Its fuel cells combine hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity, serving heavy-duty mobility markets including buses, trucks, rail, and marine applications, as well as stationary power and emerging segments such as material handling and off-road equipment. The company also provides technology solutions, after-sales service, and training. Ballard generates revenue primarily through product sales, supplemented by service and technology-solutions income. Its principal markets are North America, Europe, and Asia, with significant revenue from the United States, Poland, Canada, and other countries. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Canada and has expanded its presence internationally, including in China through strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
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