ZWS (Zurn Elkay Water Solutions) Days Inventory: 113.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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GF Value $40.35
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What is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Days Inventory?

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ZWS -0.62% 88 Days Inventory is 113.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 112.36. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,967 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks better than 55.85% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $283 Mil. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $227 Mil. Hence, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 113.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

ZWS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.46   Med: 112.36   Max: 298.59
Current: 107.24

During the past 13 years, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's highest Days Inventory was 298.59. The lowest was 89.46. And the median was 112.36.

ZWS's Days Inventory is ranked better than
55.85% of 2967 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs ZWS: 107.24

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (121.46) to Mar. 2026 (113.80).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.

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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.


Zurn Elkay Water Solutions  (NYSE:ZWS) 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.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.


Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Days Inventory Related Terms


Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Days Inventory Chart

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ZWS vs CECO, PCT, ERII: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.


Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Days Inventory Calculation

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

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (272.6 + 274.4) / 2 ) / 931.1*365
=273.5 / 931.1*365
=107.21

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (274.4 + 292.3) / 2 ) / 227.2*365 / 4
=283.35 / 227.2*365 / 4
=113.80

* 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 113.80 mean?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) has a Days Inventory of 113.80 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 112.36. Over the past decade, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Days Inventory has ranged from 89.46 to 298.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1310 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Days Inventory too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current Days Inventory of 113.80 is near median its 10-year median of 112.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.46 to a high of 298.59. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 113.80 is 4.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1310 out of 2967 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Days Inventory compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1310 out of 2967 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 113.80 is 4.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' own Days Inventory has ranged from 89.46 to 298.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 112.36 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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 2,967 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Days Inventory of 113.80 is 4.7% 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Days Inventory is 113.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 112.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.35, compared to a current price of $48.71 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 113.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 112.36 and 4.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current Days Inventory is 113.80 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $48.71 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.35. GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZWS:

  • Days Inventory: 113.80 (near median its 10-year median of 112.36)
  • GF Value™: $40.35 vs. price of $48.71 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.7% below the Industrial Products median (#1310 of 2967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ZWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Business Description

Address 511 West Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53204
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp is a growth-oriented, pure-play water management business that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets the broadest sustainable product portfolio of specification-driven water management solutions to improve health, hydration, human safety and the environment. Its product portfolio includes professional grade water safety and control products, flow systems products, hygienic and environmental products, and filtered drinking water products for public and private spaces that deliver superior value to building owners, positively impact the environment and human hygiene and reduce product installation time.
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