Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Days Inventory: 49.16 (As of Apr. 2026) — 14% Above Median


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Price CHF296.50
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What is Broadcom Days Inventory?

Broadcom XSWX:AVGO +0.92% 75 Days Inventory is 49.16 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 42.99. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVGO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF258.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Semiconductors companies, Broadcom ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Broadcom's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2,873 Mil. Broadcom's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF5,334 Mil. Hence, Broadcom's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 49.16.

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

XSWX:AVGO' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.03   Med: 42.99   Max: 62.69
Current: 41.95

During the past 13 years, Broadcom's highest Days Inventory was 62.69. The lowest was 33.03. And the median was 42.99.

XSWX:AVGO's Days Inventory is ranked better than
85.71% of 980 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.93 vs XSWX:AVGO: 41.95

Broadcom's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2025 (38.90) to Apr. 2026 (49.16). It might indicate that Broadcom's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Broadcom's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.86.

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. Broadcom's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.16.


Broadcom  (XSWX:AVGO) 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.

Broadcom'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.

Broadcom'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.


Broadcom Days Inventory Related Terms


Broadcom Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Broadcom'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.

Broadcom Days Inventory Chart

Broadcom Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Days Inventory
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Broadcom Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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XSWX:AVGO vs MU, AMD, INTC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Broadcom'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.


Broadcom Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Broadcom's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Broadcom's Days Inventory falls into.


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Broadcom Days Inventory Calculation

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

Broadcom's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Oct. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1515.888 + 1810.325) / 2 ) / 16422.917*365
=1663.1065 / 16422.917*365
=36.96

Broadcom's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2338.203 + 3408.733) / 2 ) / 5333.627*365 / 4
=2873.468 / 5333.627*365 / 4
=49.16

* 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 49.16 mean?
Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) has a Days Inventory of 49.16 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Broadcom and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 42.99. Over the past decade, Broadcom's Days Inventory has ranged from 33.03 to 62.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #140 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Broadcom's Days Inventory too high?
Broadcom's current Days Inventory of 49.16 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 42.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.03 to a high of 62.69. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.93. Broadcom's value of 49.16 is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #140 out of 980 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's Days Inventory compare to MU and AMD?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #140 out of 980 companies for Days Inventory. This places Broadcom in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.93. Broadcom's value of 49.16 is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Broadcom's own Days Inventory has ranged from 33.03 to 62.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.99 vs. the industry median of 111.93, Broadcom 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 111.93, based on 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. Broadcom's current Days Inventory of 49.16 is 56.1% 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 Broadcom and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Broadcom's current Days Inventory is 49.16, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 42.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF258.64, compared to a current price of CHF296.50 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.16, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 42.99 and 56.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 111.93. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO), the current Days Inventory is 49.16 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF296.50 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF258.64. GuruFocus considers Broadcom to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVGO:

  • Days Inventory: 49.16 (14% above median its 10-year median of 42.99)
  • GF Value™: CHF258.64 vs. price of CHF296.50 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.1% below the Semiconductors median (#140 of 980)

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


Broadcom Business Description

Address 3421 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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