Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) Inventory Turnover: 1.36 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:UA9 Penske Automotive Group Inc FRA:UA9
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What is Penske Automotive Group Inventory Turnover?

Penske Automotive Group FRA:UA9 -1.54% 82 Inventory Turnover is 1.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UA9 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €145.57. 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. Penske Automotive Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,678 Mil. Penske Automotive Group's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,171 Mil. Penske Automotive Group's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Penske Automotive Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.04.

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. Penske Automotive Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.


Penske Automotive Group  (FRA:UA9) 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.

Penske Automotive Group'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
=4171.4505/5678.033*365 / 4
=67.04

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.

Penske Automotive Group'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 )
=4171.4505 / 6802.014
=0.61

* 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.


Penske Automotive Group Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Penske Automotive Group Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Penske Automotive Group'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.

Penske Automotive Group Inventory Turnover Chart

Penske Automotive Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Penske Automotive Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Penske Automotive Group Inventory Turnover Calculation

Penske Automotive Group'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 )
=22709.141 / ((4498.719 + 4111.754) / 2 )
=22709.141 / 4305.2365
=5.27

Penske Automotive Group'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 )
=5678.033 / ((4111.754 + 4231.147) / 2 )
=5678.033 / 4171.4505
=1.36

* 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 1.36 mean?
Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.36 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Penske Automotive Group and its competitors.
Is Penske Automotive Group's Inventory Turnover too high?
Penske Automotive Group's current Inventory Turnover is 1.36. Overall, Penske Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Penske Automotive Group's Inventory Turnover compare to KMX and ALTB?
Penske Automotive Group's Inventory Turnover of 1.36 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Penske Automotive Group and its competitors. Penske Automotive Group's current Inventory Turnover is 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Penske Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) has a current Inventory Turnover of 1.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €145.57, compared to a current price of €192.00 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.36. Penske Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.36 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 Penske Automotive Group (FRA:UA9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penske Automotive Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €192.00 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €145.57.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UA9:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.36
  • GF Value™: €145.57 vs. price of €192.00 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

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Penske Automotive Group Business Description

Other Exchanges PAG:USAUA9:Germany
Address 2555 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA, 48302-0954
Penske Automotive Group operates in 19 US states and overseas. It has about 150 US and Puerto Rico light-vehicle stores as well as 217 franchised dealerships overseas, primarily in the United Kingdom but also in Australia, Germany, Italy, and Japan. The company is the third-largest US publicly traded dealership in terms of light-vehicle revenue and sells more than 40 brands, with over 90% of retail automotive revenue coming from luxury and import names. Other segments are service and finance and insurance. The firm's Premier Truck Group owns 45 truck dealerships selling mostly Freightliner and Western Star brands, and Penske owns 15 used-vehicle stores, mostly in the US and UK under the CarShop (US) and Sytner Select (UK) brands. Penske is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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