Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) Inventory Turnover: 7.67 (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:DAL Delta Air Lines Inc MEX:DAL
72 GF Score
Price MXN1,605.00
GF Value MXN938.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Delta Air Lines Inventory Turnover?

Delta Air Lines MEX:DAL -2.26% 72 Inventory Turnover is 7.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN938.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 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. Delta Air Lines's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN232,748 Mil. Delta Air Lines's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN30,345 Mil. Delta Air Lines's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.67.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Delta Air Lines's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.90.

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. Delta Air Lines's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.

Delta Air Lines  (MEX:DAL) 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.

Delta Air Lines'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
=30345.4535/232748.059*365 / 4
=11.90

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.

Delta Air Lines'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 )
=30345.4535 / 285890.426
=0.11

* 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.

Delta Air Lines Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Delta Air Lines Inventory Turnover Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Delta Air Lines'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.

Delta Air Lines Inventory Turnover Chart

Delta Air Lines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.72 31.00 29.78 37.22 29.52

Delta Air Lines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.55 7.70 8.11 7.70 7.67
MEX:DAL
72GF Score
Delta Air Lines Inc MEX:DAL
Inventory Turnover is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Delta Air Lines Inventory Turnover Calculation

Delta Air Lines'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 )
=865209.896 / ((29781.94 + 28827.126) / 2 )
=865209.896 / 29304.533
=29.52

Delta Air Lines'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 )
=232748.059 / ((28827.126 + 31863.781) / 2 )
=232748.059 / 30345.4535
=7.67

* 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 7.67 mean?
Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) has a Inventory Turnover of 7.67 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Delta Air Lines and its competitors.
Is Delta Air Lines' Inventory Turnover too high?
Delta Air Lines' current Inventory Turnover is 7.67. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' Inventory Turnover compare to UAL and LUV?
Delta Air Lines' Inventory Turnover of 7.67 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Transportation 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 Delta Air Lines and its competitors. Delta Air Lines's current Inventory Turnover is 7.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Air Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN938.17, compared to a current price of MXN1,605.00 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 7.67. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL), the current Inventory Turnover is 7.67 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 Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,605.00 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN938.17. GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAL:

  • Inventory Turnover: 7.67
  • GF Value™: MXN938.17 vs. price of MXN1,605.00 (71.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Delta Air Lines Business Description

Address Post Office Box 20706, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30320-6001
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
72GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MEX:DAL

Inventory Turnover is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

MXN1,605.00
Price
MXN938.17
GF Value