Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW) Inventory Turnover: 1.59 (As of Apr. 2026)

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STU:KEW Kewaunee Scientific Corp STU:KEW
69 GF Score
Price €31.80
GF Value €38.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kewaunee Scientific Inventory Turnover?

Kewaunee Scientific STU:KEW +0.63% 69 Inventory Turnover is 1.59 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:KEW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.61 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Kewaunee Scientific's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €42.9 Mil. Kewaunee Scientific's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €27.1 Mil. Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.59.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Kewaunee Scientific's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 57.57.

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. Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.44.


Kewaunee Scientific  (STU:KEW) 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.

Kewaunee Scientific's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=27.055/42.883*365 / 4
=57.57

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.

Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=27.055 / 61.047
=0.44

* 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.


Kewaunee Scientific Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Kewaunee Scientific Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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.

Kewaunee Scientific Inventory Turnover Chart

Kewaunee Scientific Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Inventory Turnover
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Kewaunee Scientific Quarterly Data
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Kewaunee Scientific Inventory Turnover Calculation

Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=172.333 / ((29.236 + 26.106) / 2 )
=172.333 / 27.671
=6.23

Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=42.883 / ((28.004 + 26.106) / 2 )
=42.883 / 27.055
=1.59

* 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 1.59 mean?
Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.59 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory Turnover too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current Inventory Turnover is 1.59. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory Turnover compare to VIRC and BSET?
Kewaunee Scientific's Inventory Turnover of 1.59 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. Kewaunee Scientific's current Inventory Turnover is 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.61, compared to a current price of €31.80 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.59. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.59 as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (STU:KEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.80 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.61. GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:KEW:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.59
  • GF Value™: €38.61 vs. price of €31.80 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Kewaunee Scientific Business Description

Other Exchanges KEQU:USAKEW:Germany
Address 2700 West Front street, Statesville, NC, USA, 28677-2927
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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