Microchip TechnologyXSWX:MCHP +2.17%48 Days Inventory is 187.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 122.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MCHP with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF45.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Semiconductors companies, Microchip Technology ranks worse than 79.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Microchip Technology's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MCHP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 80.05 Med: 122.59 Max: 246.28
Current: 207.09
During the past 13 years, Microchip Technology's highest Days Inventory was 246.28. The lowest was 80.05. And the median was 122.59.
XSWX:MCHP's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 79.51% of 981
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.84
vs XSWX:MCHP: 207.09
Microchip Technology's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (258.75) to Mar. 2026 (187.81).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Microchip Technology's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.
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.
Microchip Technology's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.
Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) 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.
Microchip Technology'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.
Microchip Technology'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.
Microchip Technology Days Inventory Related Terms
Microchip Technology Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microchip Technology'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:MCHP vs CRDO, GFS, CBRS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Microchip Technology'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.
Microchip Technology Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Microchip Technology's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microchip Technology'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.
Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) has a Days Inventory of 187.81 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Microchip Technology and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 122.59. Over the past decade, Microchip Technology's Days Inventory has ranged from 80.05 to 246.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #780 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Microchip Technology's Days Inventory too high?
Microchip Technology's current Days Inventory of 187.81 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 122.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.05 to a high of 246.28. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Microchip Technology's value of 187.81 is 67.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #780 out of 981 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microchip Technology has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microchip Technology's Days Inventory compare to CRDO and GFS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #780 out of 981 companies for Days Inventory. This places Microchip Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Microchip Technology's value of 187.81 is 67.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Microchip Technology's own Days Inventory has ranged from 80.05 to 246.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 122.59 vs. the industry median of 111.84, Microchip Technology 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. Microchip Technology's current Days Inventory of 187.81 is 67.9% 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 Microchip Technology 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. Microchip Technology's current Days Inventory is 187.81, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 122.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microchip Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF45.36, compared to a current price of CHF72.85 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 187.81, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 122.59 and 67.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 111.84. Microchip Technology's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 10 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 Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP), the current Days Inventory is 187.81 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 Microchip Technology (XSWX:MCHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microchip Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF72.85 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF45.36.
GuruFocus considers Microchip Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MCHP:
Days Inventory: 187.81 (53% above median its 10-year median of 122.59)
GF Value™: CHF45.36 vs. price of CHF72.85 (60.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.9% above the Semiconductors median (#780 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MCHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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