GEA Group AGXSWX:G1A +1.09%85 Days Inventory is 93.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 69.58. GuruFocus rates XSWX:G1A with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF47.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,967 Industrial Products companies, GEA Group AG ranks better than 69.46% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). GEA Group AG's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF732 Mil. GEA Group AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF718 Mil.
Hence, GEA Group AG's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 93.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for GEA Group AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:G1A'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.01 Med: 69.58 Max: 85.95
Current: 85.95
During the past 13 years, GEA Group AG's highest Days Inventory was 85.95. The lowest was 63.01. And the median was 69.58.
XSWX:G1A's Days Inventory is ranked better than 69.46% of 2967
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs XSWX:G1A: 85.95
GEA Group AG's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (89.24) to Mar. 2026 (93.11).
It might indicate that GEA Group AG's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
GEA Group AG's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.
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.
GEA Group AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.
GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) 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.
GEA Group AG'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.
GEA Group AG'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.
GEA Group AG Days Inventory Related Terms
GEA Group AG Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GEA Group AG'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:G1A vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, GEA Group AG'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.
GEA Group AG Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GEA Group AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GEA Group AG'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.
GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) has a Days Inventory of 93.11 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on GEA Group AG and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 69.58. Over the past decade, GEA Group AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 63.01 to 85.95. According to the industry distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #906 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is GEA Group AG's Days Inventory too high?
GEA Group AG's current Days Inventory of 93.11 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 69.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.01 to a high of 85.95. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. GEA Group AG's value of 93.11 is 22.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #906 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GEA Group AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GEA Group AG's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #906 out of 2967 companies for Days Inventory. This puts GEA Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. GEA Group AG's value of 93.11 is 22.1% below this benchmark. Historically, GEA Group AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.01 to 85.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.58 vs. the industry median of 119.47, GEA Group AG 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,967 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. GEA Group AG's current Days Inventory of 93.11 is 22.1% 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 GEA Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GEA Group AG's current Days Inventory is 93.11, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 69.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GEA Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF47.35, compared to a current price of CHF55.65 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 93.11, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 69.58 and 22.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. GEA Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A), the current Days Inventory is 93.11 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 GEA Group AG (XSWX:G1A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF55.65 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF47.35.
GuruFocus considers GEA Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:G1A:
Days Inventory: 93.11 (34% above median its 10-year median of 69.58)
GF Value™: CHF47.35 vs. price of CHF55.65 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% below the Industrial Products median (#906 of 2967)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:G1A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GEA Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of processing systems and equipment for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Across its five divisions, GEA designs and manufactures process engineering equipment and offers turnkey solutions for customers' processing lines or products. GEA also offers a comprehensive aftermarket offering spanning maintenance services and spare parts, and components.
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