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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. Fresenius SE KGaA's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,461 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5,295 Mil.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026
increased
from Dec. 2025 (0.42) to Dec. 2025 (0.47)
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.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.58.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory-to-Revenue Related Terms
Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory-to-Revenue Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Inventory-to-Revenue Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory-to-Revenue vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue falls into.
Fresenius SE KGaA 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory-to-Sales ratio is the total inventories divided by total sales. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.47. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue compare to HCA and THC?
Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue of 0.47 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Inventory-to-Revenue depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF33.37, compared to a current price of CHF39.86 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.47. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Inventory-to-Revenue is 0.47 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF39.86 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF33.37.
GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
Inventory-to-Revenue: 0.47
GF Value™: CHF33.37 vs. price of CHF39.86 (19.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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