Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026) Days Inventory: 38.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 490% Above Median

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What is Nova MSC Bhd Days Inventory?

Nova MSC Bhd XKLS:0026 -7.69% Days Inventory is 38.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 490% above its 10-year median of 6.47. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,652 Software companies, Nova MSC Bhd ranks worse than 59.81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nova MSC Bhd's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.37 Mil. Nova MSC Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.67 Mil. Hence, Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0026' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 6.47   Max: 34.02
Current: 34.02

During the past 13 years, Nova MSC Bhd's highest Days Inventory was 34.02. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 6.47.

XKLS:0026's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
59.81% of 1652 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.375 vs XKLS:0026: 34.02

Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (23.41) to Mar. 2026 (38.20). It might indicate that Nova MSC Bhd's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Nova MSC Bhd's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.39.

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. Nova MSC Bhd's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.


Nova MSC Bhd  (XKLS:0026) 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.

Nova MSC Bhd'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.

Nova MSC Bhd'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.


Nova MSC Bhd Days Inventory Related Terms


Nova MSC Bhd Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nova MSC Bhd'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.

Nova MSC Bhd Days Inventory Chart

Nova MSC Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.25 19.63

Nova MSC Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.41 24.06 44.28 33.98 38.20

XKLS:0026 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Nova MSC Bhd'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.


Nova MSC Bhd Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory falls into.



Nova MSC Bhd Days Inventory Calculation

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

Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (0.961 + 2.218) / 2 ) / 29.557*365
=1.5895 / 29.557*365
=19.63

Nova MSC Bhd'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
=( (2.435 + 2.309) / 2 ) / 5.666*365 / 4
=2.372 / 5.666*365 / 4
=38.20

* 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 38.20 mean?
Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026) has a Days Inventory of 38.20 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nova MSC Bhd and its competitors. This is 490% above median its historical median of 6.47. Over the past decade, Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.05 to 34.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova MSC Bhd ranks #988 out of 1652 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory too high?
Nova MSC Bhd's current Days Inventory of 38.20 is 490% above median its 10-year median of 6.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 34.02. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.38. Nova MSC Bhd's value of 38.20 is 87.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova MSC Bhd ranks #988 out of 1652 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Nova MSC Bhd's Days Inventory compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nova MSC Bhd ranks #988 out of 1652 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nova MSC Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.38. Nova MSC Bhd's value of 38.20 is 87.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nova MSC Bhd's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.05 to 34.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 20.38, Nova MSC Bhd 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.38, based on 1,652 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. Nova MSC Bhd's current Days Inventory of 38.20 is 87.5% 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 Nova MSC Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova MSC Bhd's current Days Inventory is 38.20, which is 490% above median its own 10-year median of 6.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova MSC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 38.20, which is 490% above median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 87.5% above the Software industry median of 20.38. 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 Nova MSC Bhd (XKLS:0026), the current Days Inventory is 38.20 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.

Nova MSC Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, Suite A-18-3, Northpoint, Mid Valley City, Tower A, Level 18, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
Nova MSC Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in software research and development and the provision of e-business solutions through application software and professional services. The Group operates one segment, E-Business Solutions, covering software development, e-business solutions, and software-related consultancy services. Its products include Pavo for online submissions, Fornax for electronic plan checking, Vesalius for hospital functions, Avicenna for cloud-based patient management, EyScan for retinal photo analysis using SELENA+, and Dexie, a social robot for dementia care. The Company also provides consultancy, training, maintenance and customization services in Malaysia and Singapore.