Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Days Inventory: 183.75 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Above Median


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What is Sonova Holding AG Days Inventory?

Sonova Holding AG XSWX:SOON -0.41% 90 Days Inventory is 183.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 140.06. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SOON with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF249.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 787 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sonova Holding AG ranks better than 55.65% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sonova Holding AG's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF411 Mil. Sonova Holding AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF408 Mil. Hence, Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 183.75.

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

XSWX:SOON' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 119.91   Med: 140.06   Max: 177.7
Current: 165.72

During the past 13 years, Sonova Holding AG's highest Days Inventory was 177.70. The lowest was 119.91. And the median was 140.06.

XSWX:SOON's Days Inventory is ranked better than
55.65% of 787 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.73 vs XSWX:SOON: 165.72

Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (208.13) to Mar. 2026 (183.75).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sonova Holding AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.99.

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. Sonova Holding AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.


Sonova Holding AG  (XSWX:SOON) 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.

Sonova Holding AG's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Sonova Holding AG's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Sonova Holding AG Days Inventory Related Terms


Sonova Holding AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonova Holding 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.

Sonova Holding AG Days Inventory Chart

Sonova Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Sonova Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 151.53 156.67 208.13 153.92 183.75

XSWX:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova Holding 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.


Sonova Holding AG Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sonova Holding AG Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (468.5 + 381) / 2 ) / 947.6*365
=424.75 / 947.6*365
=163.61

Sonova Holding 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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (441.2 + 381) / 2 ) / 408.3*365 / 2
=411.1 / 408.3*365 / 2
=183.75

* 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 183.75 mean?
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Days Inventory of 183.75 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 140.06. Over the past decade, Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 119.91 to 177.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #349 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Days Inventory of 183.75 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 140.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 119.91 to a high of 177.70. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.73. Sonova Holding AG's value of 183.75 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #349 out of 787 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Days Inventory compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #349 out of 787 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sonova Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.73. Sonova Holding AG's value of 183.75 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sonova Holding AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 119.91 to 177.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 140.06 vs. the industry median of 179.73, Sonova Holding 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.73, based on 787 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. Sonova Holding AG's current Days Inventory of 183.75 is 2.2% 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonova Holding AG's current Days Inventory is 183.75, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 140.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF249.75, compared to a current price of CHF194.40 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 183.75, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 140.06 and 2.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.73. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Days Inventory is 183.75 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF194.40 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF249.75. GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:

  • Days Inventory: 183.75 (31% above median its 10-year median of 140.06)
  • GF Value™: CHF249.75 vs. price of CHF194.40 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#349 of 787)

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Sonova Holding AG Business Description

Address Laubisrutistrasse 28, Stafa, CHE, CH-8712
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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