What is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Days Inventory?
ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesZIM -0.85%53 Days Inventory is 12.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 8.73. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks worse than 52.01% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.15.
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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) 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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Days Inventory Related Terms
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Days Inventory Chart
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Days Inventory of 12.75 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 8.73. Over the past decade, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Days Inventory has ranged from 6.57 to 13.04. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #414 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Days Inventory too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Days Inventory of 12.75 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.57 to a high of 13.04. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 12.75 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #414 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Days Inventory compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #414 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 12.75 is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.57 to 13.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.73 vs. the industry median of 12.46, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Days Inventory of 12.75 is 2.4% 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Days Inventory is 12.75, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 8.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.77, compared to a current price of $25.58 — trading 85.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.75, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.73 and 2.4% above the Transportation industry median of 12.46. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Days Inventory is 12.75 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.58 is trading 85.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.77.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
Days Inventory: 12.75 (46% above median its 10-year median of 8.73)
GF Value™: $13.77 vs. price of $25.58 (85.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Transportation median (#414 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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