Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Days Inventory: 57.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XSWX:FRE Fresenius SE & Co KGaA XSWX:FRE
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What is Fresenius SE KGaA Days Inventory?

Fresenius SE KGaA XSWX:FRE 71 Days Inventory is 57.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 54.91. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks worse than 69.01% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Fresenius SE KGaA's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,461 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,899 Mil. Hence, Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.58.

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

XSWX:FRE' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.83   Med: 54.91   Max: 102.41
Current: 55.71

During the past 13 years, Fresenius SE KGaA's highest Days Inventory was 102.41. The lowest was 49.83. And the median was 54.91.

XSWX:FRE's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
69.01% of 497 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 30.42 vs XSWX:FRE: 55.71

Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (54.75) to Mar. 2026 (57.58). It might indicate that Fresenius SE KGaA's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.

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. Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.


Fresenius SE KGaA  (XSWX:FRE) 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.

Fresenius SE KGaA'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.

Fresenius SE KGaA'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.


Fresenius SE KGaA Days Inventory Related Terms


Fresenius SE KGaA Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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.

Fresenius SE KGaA Days Inventory Chart

Fresenius SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 55.77 105.01 85.88 57.22 55.08

Fresenius SE KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 54.75 58.39 56.45 51.13 57.58

XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.


Fresenius SE KGaA Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory falls into.


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Fresenius SE KGaA Days Inventory Calculation

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

Fresenius SE KGaA'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
=( (2402.185 + 2436.424) / 2 ) / 16031.313*365
=2419.3045 / 16031.313*365
=55.08

Fresenius SE KGaA'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
=( (2436.424 + 2484.773) / 2 ) / 3899.183*365 / 4
=2460.5985 / 3899.183*365 / 4
=57.58

* 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 57.58 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Days Inventory of 57.58 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.91. Over the past decade, Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory has ranged from 49.83 to 102.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #343 out of 497 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Days Inventory of 57.58 is near median its 10-year median of 54.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.83 to a high of 102.41. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 57.58 is 89.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #343 out of 497 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #343 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places Fresenius SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.42. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 57.58 is 89.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fresenius SE KGaA's own Days Inventory has ranged from 49.83 to 102.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.91 vs. the industry median of 30.42, Fresenius SE KGaA 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 30.42, based on 497 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Days Inventory of 57.58 is 89.3% 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Days Inventory is 57.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.85, compared to a current price of CHF35.86 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 57.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.91 and 89.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 30.42. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Days Inventory is 57.58 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF35.86 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.85. GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:

  • Days Inventory: 57.58 (near median its 10-year median of 54.91)
  • GF Value™: CHF32.85 vs. price of CHF35.86 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#343 of 497)

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


Fresenius SE KGaA Business Description

Address Else-Kroener-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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