Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Inventory Turnover: 0.50 (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:ID2 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc FRA:ID2
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What is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inventory Turnover?

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co FRA:ID2 -2.29% 55 Inventory Turnover is 0.50 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ID2 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €4.98 Mil. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €10.03 Mil. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.50.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 183.57.

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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.49.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co  (FRA:ID2) 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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing 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
=10.0265/4.984*365 / 4
=183.57

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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing 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 )
=10.0265 / 6.723
=1.49

* 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.


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.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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* 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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Annual Data
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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Art's-Way Manufacturing 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 )
=14.452 / ((9.729 + 10.127) / 2 )
=14.452 / 9.928
=1.46

Art's-Way Manufacturing 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 )
=4.984 / ((10.211 + 9.842) / 2 )
=4.984 / 10.0265
=0.50

* 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 0.50 mean?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.50 as of May. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.50. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover compare to GP and CLEV?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.50 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €2.56 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.50. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.50 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.56 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ID2:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.50
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €2.56 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ARTW:USA
Address 5556 Highway 9, P.O. Box 288, Armstrong, IA, USA, 50514
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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