DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Days Inventory: 49.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median

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XKLS:1619 DRB-Hicom Bhd XKLS:1619
81 GF Score
Price RM0.99
GF Value RM1.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is DRB-Hicom Bhd Days Inventory?

DRB-Hicom Bhd XKLS:1619 -1.50% 81 Days Inventory is 49.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 67.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks better than 79.84% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). DRB-Hicom Bhd's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2,482 Mil. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4,594 Mil. Hence, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.29.

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

XKLS:1619' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.43   Med: 67.02   Max: 94.2
Current: 46.43

During the past 13 years, DRB-Hicom Bhd's highest Days Inventory was 94.20. The lowest was 46.43. And the median was 67.02.

XKLS:1619's Days Inventory is ranked better than
79.84% of 1290 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.43 vs XKLS:1619: 46.43

DRB-Hicom Bhd's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (45.48) to Mar. 2026 (49.29). It might indicate that DRB-Hicom Bhd's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85.

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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.


DRB-Hicom Bhd  (XKLS:1619) 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.

DRB-Hicom 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.

DRB-Hicom 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.


DRB-Hicom Bhd Days Inventory Related Terms


DRB-Hicom Bhd Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DRB-Hicom 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.

DRB-Hicom Bhd Days Inventory Chart

DRB-Hicom Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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DRB-Hicom Bhd 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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XKLS:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.


DRB-Hicom Bhd Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom Bhd's Days Inventory falls into.


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DRB-Hicom Bhd Days Inventory Calculation

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

DRB-Hicom Bhd'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
=( (2026.256 + 2420.313) / 2 ) / 14488.264*365
=2223.2845 / 14488.264*365
=56.01

DRB-Hicom 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
=( (2420.313 + 2542.992) / 2 ) / 4594.418*365 / 4
=2481.6525 / 4594.418*365 / 4
=49.29

* 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 49.29 mean?
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a Days Inventory of 49.29 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 67.02. Over the past decade, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Days Inventory has ranged from 46.43 to 94.20. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #260 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's Days Inventory too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Days Inventory of 49.29 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 67.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.43 to a high of 94.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.43. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 49.29 is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #260 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's Days Inventory compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #260 out of 1290 companies for Days Inventory. This places DRB-Hicom Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.43. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 49.29 is 38.7% below this benchmark. Historically, DRB-Hicom Bhd's own Days Inventory has ranged from 46.43 to 94.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.02 vs. the industry median of 80.43, DRB-Hicom Bhd 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.43, based on 1,290 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Days Inventory of 49.29 is 38.7% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Days Inventory is 49.29, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 67.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM0.99 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.29, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 67.02 and 38.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.43. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current Days Inventory is 49.29 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.99 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29. GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:

  • Days Inventory: 49.29 (26% below median its 10-year median of 67.02)
  • GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM0.99 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#260 of 1290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DRB-Hicom Bhd Business Description

Address No. 2, Jalan Usahawan U1/8, Level 5, Wisma DRB-HICOM, Seksyen U1, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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