Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) Inventory Turnover: 1.24 (As of Mar. 2026)


OSL:NHY Norsk Hydro ASA OSL:NHY
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Price kr85.06
GF Value kr68.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Norsk Hydro ASA Inventory Turnover?

Norsk Hydro ASA OSL:NHY +0.26% 88 Inventory Turnover is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:NHY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of kr68.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Norsk Hydro ASA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr34,300 Mil. Norsk Hydro ASA's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr27,755 Mil. Norsk Hydro ASA's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Norsk Hydro ASA's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.84.

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. Norsk Hydro ASA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.

Norsk Hydro ASA  (OSL:NHY) 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.

Norsk Hydro ASA'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
=27755/34300*365 / 4
=73.84

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.

Norsk Hydro ASA'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 )
=27755 / 50388
=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.

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.

Norsk Hydro ASA Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Norsk Hydro ASA Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norsk Hydro ASA'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.

Norsk Hydro ASA Inventory Turnover Chart

Norsk Hydro ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Norsk Hydro ASA 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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Norsk Hydro ASA Inventory Turnover Calculation

Norsk Hydro ASA'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 )
=133116 / ((28187 + 27798) / 2 )
=133116 / 27992.5
=4.76

Norsk Hydro ASA'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 )
=34300 / ((27798 + 27712) / 2 )
=34300 / 27755
=1.24

* 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 1.24 mean?
Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA's Inventory Turnover too high?
Norsk Hydro ASA's current Inventory Turnover is 1.24. Overall, Norsk Hydro ASA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norsk Hydro ASA's Inventory Turnover compare to AA and CENX?
Norsk Hydro ASA's Inventory Turnover of 1.24 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. Norsk Hydro ASA's current Inventory Turnover is 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr68.28, compared to a current price of kr85.06 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.24. Norsk Hydro ASA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.24 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (OSL:NHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr85.06 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr68.28. GuruFocus considers Norsk Hydro ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NHY:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.24
  • GF Value™: kr68.28 vs. price of kr85.06 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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Norsk Hydro ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 264, Oslo, NOR, NO-0283
Norsk Hydro ASA is an aluminium and renewable energy company. The company owns and operates businesses and holds investments in sustainable industries. Its operations span multiple market segments, including aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewable energy, and batteries, providing expertise across these areas. The company's reportable segments are Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Energy, Hydro Aluminium Metal and Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Metal Markets activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hydro Extrusions segment, which delivers products within extruded profiles, building systems and precision tubing, and operates several recycling facilities, both integrated with its extrusion plants and separate plants.
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