Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59) Inventory Turnover: 0.55 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:A59 Applied Optoelectronics Inc FRA:A59
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GF Value €17.51
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What is Applied Optoelectronics Inventory Turnover?

Applied Optoelectronics FRA:A59 +5.77% 46 Inventory Turnover is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:A59 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Applied Optoelectronics's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €92.8 Mil. Applied Optoelectronics's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €167.4 Mil. Applied Optoelectronics's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Applied Optoelectronics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 164.68.

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. Applied Optoelectronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.

Applied Optoelectronics  (FRA:A59) 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.

Applied Optoelectronics'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
=167.3875/92.753*365 / 4
=164.68

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.

Applied Optoelectronics'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 )
=167.3875 / 130.74
=1.28

* 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.

Applied Optoelectronics Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Applied Optoelectronics Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Applied Optoelectronics'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.

Applied Optoelectronics Inventory Turnover Chart

Applied Optoelectronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Applied Optoelectronics 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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Applied Optoelectronics Inventory Turnover Calculation

Applied Optoelectronics'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 )
=272.257 / ((84.169 + 156.372) / 2 )
=272.257 / 120.2705
=2.26

Applied Optoelectronics'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 )
=92.753 / ((156.372 + 178.403) / 2 )
=92.753 / 167.3875
=0.55

* 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 0.55 mean?
Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors.
Is Applied Optoelectronics' Inventory Turnover too high?
Applied Optoelectronics' current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. Overall, Applied Optoelectronics has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Optoelectronics' Inventory Turnover compare to VIAV and ZBRA?
Applied Optoelectronics' Inventory Turnover of 0.55 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware 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 Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. Applied Optoelectronics's current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Optoelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.51, compared to a current price of €91.68 — trading 423.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. Applied Optoelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.55 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 Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €91.68 is trading 423.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.51. GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A59:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.55
  • GF Value™: €17.51 vs. price of €91.68 (423.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

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Applied Optoelectronics Business Description

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Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products, for four networking end-markets; internet data center, CATV, telecom, and FTTH. The Company designs and manufactures a wide range of optical communications products at varying levels of integration, from components, subassemblies, and modules to meet turn-key equipment. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.
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