Edwards LifesciencesXSWX:EW +0.37%97 Days Inventory is 284.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 234.74. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EW with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF75.73. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 786 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Edwards Lifesciences ranks worse than 77.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Edwards Lifesciences's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 168.56 Med: 234.74 Max: 404.04
Current: 295.19
During the past 13 years, Edwards Lifesciences's highest Days Inventory was 404.04. The lowest was 168.56. And the median was 234.74.
XSWX:EW's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 77.1% of 786
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.86
vs XSWX:EW: 295.19
Edwards Lifesciences's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (334.39) to Mar. 2026 (284.24).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Edwards Lifesciences's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.
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.
Edwards Lifesciences's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) 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.
Edwards Lifesciences'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.
Edwards Lifesciences'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.
Edwards Lifesciences Days Inventory Related Terms
Edwards Lifesciences Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edwards Lifesciences'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.
XSWX:EW vs DXCM, GEHC, BSX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Edwards Lifesciences'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.
Edwards Lifesciences Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Edwards Lifesciences's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edwards Lifesciences'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.
Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) has a Days Inventory of 284.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Edwards Lifesciences and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 234.74. Over the past decade, Edwards Lifesciences' Days Inventory has ranged from 168.56 to 404.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #606 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Edwards Lifesciences' Days Inventory too high?
Edwards Lifesciences' current Days Inventory of 284.24 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 234.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 168.56 to a high of 404.04. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Edwards Lifesciences' value of 284.24 is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #606 out of 786 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Edwards Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edwards Lifesciences' Days Inventory compare to DXCM and GEHC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Edwards Lifesciences ranks #606 out of 786 companies for Days Inventory. This places Edwards Lifesciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.86. Edwards Lifesciences' value of 284.24 is 58% above this benchmark. Historically, Edwards Lifesciences' own Days Inventory has ranged from 168.56 to 404.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 234.74 vs. the industry median of 179.86, Edwards Lifesciences 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.86, based on 786 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. Edwards Lifesciences's current Days Inventory of 284.24 is 58% 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 Edwards Lifesciences and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edwards Lifesciences's current Days Inventory is 284.24, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 234.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edwards Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) has a current Days Inventory of 284.24. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.73, compared to a current price of CHF72.91 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 284.24, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 234.74 and 58% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.86. Edwards Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW), the current Days Inventory is 284.24 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 Edwards Lifesciences (XSWX:EW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edwards Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF72.91 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.73.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EW:
Days Inventory: 284.24 (21% above median its 10-year median of 234.74)
GF Value™: CHF75.73 vs. price of CHF72.91 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#606 of 786)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Baxter International in 2000, Edwards Lifesciences designs, manufactures, and markets a range of medical devices and equipment for advanced stages of structural heart disease. It has established itself as a leader across key products, including surgical tissue heart valves, transcatheter aortic valves, and transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve technologies. The firm derives about 60% of its total sales from outside the US.
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