Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Days Inventory: 18.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Above Median


XSWX:LHA Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA
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What is Deutsche Lufthansa AG Days Inventory?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA +2.82% 68 Days Inventory is 18.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 12.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LHA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.28. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks worse than 62.31% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,516 Mil. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7,670 Mil. Hence, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.03.

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

XSWX:LHA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.86   Med: 12.3   Max: 18.18
Current: 17.02

During the past 13 years, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's highest Days Inventory was 18.18. The lowest was 9.86. And the median was 12.30.

XSWX:LHA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
62.31% of 796 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.455 vs XSWX:LHA: 17.02

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (17.70) to Mar. 2026 (18.03). It might indicate that Deutsche Lufthansa AG's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06.

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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG  (XSWX:LHA) 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa 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.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Days Inventory Related Terms


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Lufthansa 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Days Inventory Chart

Deutsche Lufthansa AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:LHA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa 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.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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Deutsche Lufthansa AG Days Inventory Calculation

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

Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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
=( (1498.448 + 1532.213) / 2 ) / 32338.836*365
=1515.3305 / 32338.836*365
=17.10

Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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
=( (1532.213 + 1499.056) / 2 ) / 7670.032*365 / 4
=1515.6345 / 7670.032*365 / 4
=18.03

* 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 18.03 mean?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a Days Inventory of 18.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 12.30. Over the past decade, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.86 to 18.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #496 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Days Inventory too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Days Inventory of 18.03 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 12.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.86 to a high of 18.18. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 18.03 is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #496 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #496 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This places Deutsche Lufthansa AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 18.03 is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.86 to 18.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.30 vs. the industry median of 12.46, Deutsche Lufthansa AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.46, based on 796 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Days Inventory of 18.03 is 44.8% 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Days Inventory is 18.03, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 12.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a current Days Inventory of 18.03. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.28, compared to a current price of CHF9.05 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.03, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 12.30 and 44.8% above the Transportation industry median of 12.46. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA), the current Days Inventory is 18.03 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF9.05 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.28.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LHA:

  • Days Inventory: 18.03 (47% above median its 10-year median of 12.30)
  • GF Value™: CHF7.28 vs. price of CHF9.05 (24.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.8% above the Transportation median (#496 of 796)

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


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Business Description

Address Venloer Street 151-153, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50672
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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