AeroVironmentXSWX:AVAV +24.29%84 Days Inventory is 63.69 as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 95.05. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVAV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF205.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, AeroVironment ranks better than 77.3% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). AeroVironment's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF241 Mil. AeroVironment's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF346 Mil.
Hence, AeroVironment's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 63.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for AeroVironment's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AVAV'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.49 Med: 95.05 Max: 121.86
Current: 61.73
During the past 13 years, AeroVironment's highest Days Inventory was 121.86. The lowest was 56.49. And the median was 95.05.
XSWX:AVAV's Days Inventory is ranked better than 77.3% of 326
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.34
vs XSWX:AVAV: 61.73
AeroVironment's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (79.79) to Apr. 2026 (63.69).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
AeroVironment's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.43.
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.
AeroVironment's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.48.
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) 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.
AeroVironment's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
AeroVironment's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
AeroVironment Days Inventory Related Terms
AeroVironment Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AeroVironment'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment'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.
AeroVironment Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AeroVironment's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AeroVironment'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.
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a Days Inventory of 63.69 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 95.05. Over the past decade, AeroVironment's Days Inventory has ranged from 56.49 to 121.86. According to the industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #74 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is AeroVironment's Days Inventory too high?
AeroVironment's current Days Inventory of 63.69 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 95.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.49 to a high of 121.86. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.34. AeroVironment's value of 63.69 is 54.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #74 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's Days Inventory compare to ?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #74 out of 326 companies for Days Inventory. This places AeroVironment in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.34. AeroVironment's value of 63.69 is 54.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AeroVironment's own Days Inventory has ranged from 56.49 to 121.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.05 vs. the industry median of 141.34, AeroVironment 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.34, based on 326 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. AeroVironment's current Days Inventory of 63.69 is 54.9% 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 AeroVironment and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AeroVironment's current Days Inventory is 63.69, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 95.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a current Days Inventory of 63.69. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF205.15, compared to a current price of CHF153.34 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 63.69, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 95.05 and 54.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.34. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV), the current Days Inventory is 63.69 as of Apr. 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 AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF153.34 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF205.15.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVAV:
Days Inventory: 63.69 (33% below median its 10-year median of 95.05)
GF Value™: CHF205.15 vs. price of CHF153.34 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#74 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AVAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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