Current Assets

Inventories

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. Inventories increased by 4.5% to $404.83M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.8%, from $358.79M to $404.83M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 5.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Rising inventory relative to sales may indicate slowing demand or overproduction, while declining inventory may signal strong sales or supply constraints.

Detailed definition

The aggregate value of all raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the company. This metric is a cri...

Peer comparison

Benchmark against inventory turnover ratios of peer healthcare and consumer goods companies.

Metric ID: inventories

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$350.16M$381.46M$414.54M$446.49M$463.32M$451.32M$441.69M$427.55M$394.96M$375.96M$385.87M$373.67M$366.40M$375.81M$342.27M$358.79M$388.08M$401.81M$387.23M$404.83M
QoQ Change+8.9%+8.7%+7.7%+3.8%-2.6%-2.1%-3.2%-7.6%-4.8%+2.6%-3.2%-1.9%+2.6%-8.9%+4.8%+8.2%+3.5%-3.6%+4.5%
YoY Change+32.3%+18.3%+6.5%-4.2%-14.8%-16.7%-12.6%-12.6%-7.2%-0.0%-11.3%-4.0%+5.9%+6.9%+13.1%+12.8%
Range$342.27M$463.32M
CAGR+3.1%
Avg YoY Growth+0.8%
Median YoY Growth-2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s inventories?
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) reported inventories of $404.83M in Q1 2026.
How has Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s inventories changed year-over-year?
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s inventories increased by 12.8% year-over-year, from $358.79M to $404.83M.
What is the long-term trend for Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s inventories?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.'s inventories has grown at a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $297.61M to $387.23M.
What does inventories mean?
The total value of all goods held for production or sale.