Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Inventory Turnover: 1.58 (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:FRE Fresenius SE & Co KGaA XSWX:FRE
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What is Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory Turnover?

Fresenius SE KGaA XSWX:FRE 71 Inventory Turnover is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.85 (Fairly Valued). 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,899 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,461 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Fresenius SE KGaA's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.58.

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. Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.

Fresenius SE KGaA  (XSWX:FRE) 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.

Fresenius SE KGaA'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
=2460.5985/3899.183*365 / 4
=57.58

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.

Fresenius SE KGaA'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 )
=2460.5985 / 5295.389
=0.46

* 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.

Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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.

Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory Turnover Chart

Fresenius SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Fresenius SE KGaA 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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Fresenius SE KGaA Inventory Turnover Calculation

Fresenius SE KGaA'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 )
=16031.313 / ((2402.185 + 2436.424) / 2 )
=16031.313 / 2419.3045
=6.63

Fresenius SE KGaA'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 )
=3899.183 / ((2436.424 + 2484.773) / 2 )
=3899.183 / 2460.5985
=1.58

* 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 1.58 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory Turnover too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Inventory Turnover is 1.58. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory Turnover compare to HCA and THC?
Fresenius SE KGaA's Inventory Turnover of 1.58 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Inventory Turnover is 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.85, compared to a current price of CHF35.86 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.58. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.58 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF35.86 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.85. GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.58
  • GF Value™: CHF32.85 vs. price of CHF35.86 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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Fresenius SE KGaA Business Description

Address Else-Kroener-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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