H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Inventory Turnover: 1.23 (As of May. 2026)

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H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1

83 GF Score

Price €48.20

GF Value €57.55

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

4 Warning Signs

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What is H.B. Fuller Co Inventory Turnover?

H.B. Fuller Co FRA:HB1 +1.26% 83 Inventory Turnover is 1.23 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. H.B. Fuller Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €540 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €440 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.23.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 74.35.

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. H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.54.

H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) 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.

H.B. Fuller Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	439.8095	/	539.808	*	365 / 4
	=	74.35

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.

H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
	=	439.8095	/	813.432
	=	0.54

* 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.

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H.B. Fuller Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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H.B. Fuller Co Annual Data

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5.56

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	Aug21	Nov21	Feb22	May22	Aug22	Nov22	Feb23	May23	Aug23	Nov23	Feb24	May24	Aug24	Nov24	Feb25	May25	Aug25	Nov25	Feb26	May26
Inventory Turnover	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.22	1.20	1.26	1.08	1.23

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H.B. Fuller Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Nov. 2025 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Nov. 2025 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2024 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2025 ))	/	count )
=	2069.887	/ (	(440.383	+	408.248)	/	2 )
=	2069.887	/	424.3155
=	4.88

H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (Q: May. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	539.808	/ (	(428.732	+	450.887)	/	2 )
=	539.808	/	439.8095
=	1.23

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.23 mean?

H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.23 as of May. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors.

Is H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover too high?

H.B. Fuller Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.23. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover compare to HWKN and WDFC?

H.B. Fuller Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.23 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. H.B. Fuller Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.55, compared to a current price of €48.20 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.23. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.23 as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €48.20 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.55. GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:

Inventory Turnover: 1.23
GF Value™: €57.55 vs. price of €48.20 (16.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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H.B. Fuller Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

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Address 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55110-5101

Website https://www.hbfuller.com

H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.

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