Lam ResearchXSWX:LRCX 85 Days Inventory is 125.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 116.62. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LRCX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF109.03. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Semiconductors companies, Lam Research ranks worse than 61.67% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lam Research's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,019 Mil. Lam Research's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,931 Mil.
Hence, Lam Research's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 125.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lam Research's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:LRCX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.24 Med: 116.62 Max: 209.96
Current: 140.7
During the past 13 years, Lam Research's highest Days Inventory was 209.96. The lowest was 91.24. And the median was 116.62.
XSWX:LRCX's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 61.67% of 981
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.84
vs XSWX:LRCX: 140.70
Lam Research's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (167.25) to Mar. 2026 (125.12).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lam Research's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
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.
Lam Research's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) 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.
Lam Research'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.
Lam Research'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.
Lam Research Days Inventory Related Terms
Lam Research Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Research'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.
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Lam Research'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.
Lam Research Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lam Research's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Research'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.
Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) has a Days Inventory of 125.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lam Research and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 116.62. Over the past decade, Lam Research's Days Inventory has ranged from 91.24 to 209.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #605 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Lam Research's Days Inventory too high?
Lam Research's current Days Inventory of 125.12 is near median its 10-year median of 116.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.24 to a high of 209.96. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Lam Research's value of 125.12 is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #605 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lam Research has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Research's Days Inventory compare to ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #605 out of 981 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lam Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Lam Research's value of 125.12 is 11.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lam Research's own Days Inventory has ranged from 91.24 to 209.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.62 vs. the industry median of 111.84, Lam Research 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 111.84, based on 981 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. Lam Research's current Days Inventory of 125.12 is 11.9% 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 Lam Research and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Research's current Days Inventory is 125.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 116.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Research stock overvalued right now?
Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) has a current Days Inventory of 125.12. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF109.03, compared to a current price of CHF292.25 — trading 168% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 125.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 116.62 and 11.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 111.84. Lam Research's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX), the current Days Inventory is 125.12 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 Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF292.25 is trading 168% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF109.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LRCX:
Days Inventory: 125.12 (near median its 10-year median of 116.62)
GF Value™: CHF109.03 vs. price of CHF292.25 (168% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% above the Semiconductors median (#605 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LRCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
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