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Catering International ServicesXPAR:ALCIS -0.99%84 Days Inventory is 67.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 61.95. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALCIS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, Catering International Services ranks worse than 67.31% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Catering International Services's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.72.
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.
Catering International Services's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) 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.
Catering International Services's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Catering International Services's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Catering International Services Days Inventory Related Terms
Catering International Services Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
Catering International Services Days Inventory Chart
XPAR:ALCIS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Catering International Services'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.
Catering International Services Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Catering International Services's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catering International Services's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) has a Days Inventory of 67.00 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Catering International Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.95. Over the past decade, Catering International Services' Days Inventory has ranged from 43.35 to 81.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #453 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Catering International Services' Days Inventory too high?
Catering International Services' current Days Inventory of 67.00 is near median its 10-year median of 61.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.35 to a high of 81.63. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. Catering International Services' value of 67.00 is 165% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #453 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Catering International Services has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catering International Services' Days Inventory compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #453 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This places Catering International Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. Catering International Services' value of 67.00 is 165% above this benchmark. Historically, Catering International Services' own Days Inventory has ranged from 43.35 to 81.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.95 vs. the industry median of 25.28, Catering International Services 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.28, based on 673 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. Catering International Services's current Days Inventory of 67.00 is 165% 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 Catering International Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catering International Services's current Days Inventory is 67.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catering International Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.00, compared to a current price of €20.00 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 67.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.95 and 165% above the Business Services industry median of 25.28. Catering International Services' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS), the current Days Inventory is 67.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.00 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.00.
GuruFocus considers Catering International Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALCIS:
Days Inventory: 67.00 (near median its 10-year median of 61.95)
GF Value™: €14.00 vs. price of €20.00 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165% above the Business Services median (#453 of 673)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALCIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catering International Services Business Description
Catering International Services is engaged in the business of providing catering accommodations and facilities management services for companies operating in difficult environments. The company is engaged in promoting the socio-economic development of local populations in countries where it operates and also integrated services with its core business. Its services portfolio consists of transport and supply, construction, engineering, multi-technical maintenance, waste management, housekeeping, collection, laundry etc. The company has Africa, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America and Commonwealth of independent states geographic segments. It derives the majority of its revenue from Africa segment.
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