XylemXYL +0.24%86 Days Inventory is 68.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 67.73. GuruFocus rates XYL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $136.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Xylem ranks better than 80.66% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Xylem's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $987 Mil. Xylem's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,322 Mil.
Hence, Xylem's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xylem's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XYL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.2 Med: 67.73 Max: 79.57
Current: 66.73
During the past 13 years, Xylem's highest Days Inventory was 79.57. The lowest was 64.20. And the median was 67.73.
XYL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 80.66% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs XYL: 66.73
Xylem's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (70.77) to Mar. 2026 (68.13).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Xylem's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.
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.
Xylem's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
Xylem (NYSE:XYL) 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.
Xylem'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.
Xylem'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.
Xylem Days Inventory Related Terms
Xylem Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xylem'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Xylem'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.
Xylem Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Xylem's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xylem'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.
Xylem (XYL) has a Days Inventory of 68.13 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Xylem and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.73. Over the past decade, Xylem's Days Inventory has ranged from 64.20 to 79.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #574 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Xylem's Days Inventory too high?
Xylem's current Days Inventory of 68.13 is near median its 10-year median of 67.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.20 to a high of 79.57. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Xylem's value of 68.13 is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xylem ranks #574 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xylem has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xylem's Days Inventory compare to INIO and OTIS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #574 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Xylem in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Xylem's value of 68.13 is 43% below this benchmark. Historically, Xylem's own Days Inventory has ranged from 64.20 to 79.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.73 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Xylem 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 2,968 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. Xylem's current Days Inventory of 68.13 is 43% 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 Xylem 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. Xylem's current Days Inventory is 68.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xylem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem (XYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.10, compared to a current price of $116.73 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 68.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.73 and 43% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Xylem's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Xylem (XYL), the current Days Inventory is 68.13 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 Xylem (XYL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $116.73 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $136.10.
GuruFocus considers Xylem to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XYL:
Days Inventory: 68.13 (near median its 10-year median of 67.73)
GF Value™: $136.10 vs. price of $116.73 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43% below the Industrial Products median (#574 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XYL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $9 billion in revenue in 2025.
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