MESA (Mesa Air Group) Inventory-to-Revenue: 0.18 (As of Sep. 2025)

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MESA Mesa Air Group Inc MESA
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What is Mesa Air Group Inventory-to-Revenue?

Mesa Air Group MESA 55 Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.18 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates MESA with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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. Mesa Air Group's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $16.4 Mil. Mesa Air Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $90.7 Mil. Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.18.

Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 increased from Jun. 2025 (0.16) to Jun. 2025 (0.18)

An increase in Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to the next indicates that one of the following is happening:

1. investment in inventory is growing more rapidly than revenue
2. revenue are dropping
No matter which situation is causing the problem, an increase in the Inventory-to-Revenue may signal an oncoming cash flow problem.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was 18.58.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Mesa Air Group's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 4.91.


Mesa Air Group  (NAS:MESA) Inventory-to-Revenue Explanation

An increase in Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to the next indicates that one of the following is happening:

1. investment in inventory is growing more rapidly than revenue
2. revenue are dropping
No matter which situation is causing the problem, an increase in the Inventory-to-Revenue may signal an oncoming cash flow problem.

Likewise, a decrease in the Inventory-to-Revenue from one quarter to next indicates that one of these is occurring:

1. investment in inventory is shrinking in relation to revenue
2. revenue are increasing
No matter which situation is causing the reduction in the Inventory-to-Revenue, either one suggests that business's inventory levels and its cash flow are effectively managed.

More Related Terms:

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

Mesa Air Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=16.4005/80.564*365 / 4
=18.58

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Mesa Air Group's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Average Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=80.564 / 16.4005
=4.91

* 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.


Mesa Air Group Inventory-to-Revenue Related Terms


Mesa Air Group Inventory-to-Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue 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.

Mesa Air Group Inventory-to-Revenue Chart

Mesa Air Group Annual Data
Trend Sep08 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
Inventory-to-Revenue
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06

Mesa Air Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Inventory-to-Revenue 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 0.26 0.28 0.23 0.16 0.18

MESA vs SNCY, ULCC, ALGT: Inventory-to-Revenue Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Inventory-to-Revenue 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.


Mesa Air Group Inventory-to-Revenue vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue falls into.


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Mesa Air Group Inventory-to-Revenue Calculation

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.

Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue (A: Sep. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2024 )
=( (29.245 + 28.272) / 2 ) / 476.409
=28.7585 / 476.409
=0.06

Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=( (16.172 + 16.629) / 2 ) / 90.676
=16.4005 / 90.676
=0.18

* 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 Inventory-to-Revenue →
What does a Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.18 mean?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.18 as of Sep. 2025. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Mesa Air Group and its competitors.
Is Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue too high?
Mesa Air Group's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.18. Overall, Mesa Air Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue compare to SNCY and ULCC?
Mesa Air Group's Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.18 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory-to-Revenue for a Transportation company?
A good Inventory-to-Revenue depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Inventory-to-Revenue should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory-to-Revenue mean?
A high Inventory-to-Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Mesa Air Group and its competitors. Mesa Air Group's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a current Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.18. Mesa Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory-to-Revenue calculated?
Inventory-to-Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mesa Air Group (MESA), the current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.18 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Air Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.

Key valuation signals for MESA:

  • Inventory-to-Revenue: 0.18
  • GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $1.40 (89.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Mesa Air Group Business Description

Address 410 North 44th Street, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85008
Mesa Air Group Inc is a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service. It provides services to the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, and cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Flights are operated as American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights to the terms of capacity purchase agreements with American and United and a flight services agreement with DHL. The business has a presence in domestic hubs and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington-Dulles, and other regions.
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