BLCO (Bausch & Lomb) Inventory Turnover: 0.49 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Bausch & Lomb Inventory Turnover?

Bausch & Lomb BLCO +3.69% 77 Inventory Turnover is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Bausch & Lomb's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $483 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $977 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Bausch & Lomb's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 184.48.

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. Bausch & Lomb's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.

Bausch & Lomb  (NYSE:BLCO) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

Bausch & Lomb's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=976.5/483*365 / 4
=184.48

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.

Bausch & Lomb's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=976.5 / 1244
=0.78

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Bausch & Lomb Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Bausch & Lomb Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb's Inventory Turnover 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.

Bausch & Lomb Inventory Turnover Chart

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Bausch & Lomb Inventory Turnover Calculation

Bausch & Lomb's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=2050 / ((1036 + 976) / 2 )
=2050 / 1006
=2.04

Bausch & Lomb's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=483 / ((976 + 977) / 2 )
=483 / 976.5
=0.49

* 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 Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.49 mean?
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors.
Is Bausch & Lomb's Inventory Turnover too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current Inventory Turnover is 0.49. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's Inventory Turnover compare to ISRG and BDX?
Bausch & Lomb's Inventory Turnover of 0.49 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. Bausch & Lomb's current Inventory Turnover is 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.26, compared to a current price of $17.16 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.49. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.49 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.16 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.26. GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BLCO:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.49
  • GF Value™: $18.26 vs. price of $17.16 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Bausch & Lomb Business Description

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Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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