RL (Ralph Lauren) Change In Inventory: $-44 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


RL Ralph Lauren Corp RL
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What is Ralph Lauren Change In Inventory?

Ralph Lauren RL +1.89% 86 Change In Inventory is $-44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $264.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ralph Lauren's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $125 Mil. It means Ralph Lauren's inventory declined by $125 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Ralph Lauren's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-44 Mil. It means Ralph Lauren's inventory increased by $44 Mil from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Ralph Lauren's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,014 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Ralph Lauren's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 164.56.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Ralph Lauren's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.

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. Ralph Lauren's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.


Ralph Lauren  (NYSE:RL) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Ralph Lauren's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=1081.85/599.9*365 / 4
=164.56

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Ralph Lauren's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. 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.

Ralph Lauren's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Ralph Lauren Change In Inventory Related Terms


Ralph Lauren Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren's Change In Inventory 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.

Ralph Lauren Change In Inventory Chart

Ralph Lauren Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Change In Inventory
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Ralph Lauren 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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Ralph Lauren Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-44 Mil.

* 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 Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of $-44 Mil mean?
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a Change In Inventory of $-44 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Ralph Lauren and its competitors.
Is Ralph Lauren's Change In Inventory too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Change In Inventory is $-44 Mil. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Change In Inventory compare to LEVI and VFC?
Ralph Lauren's Change In Inventory of $-44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Ralph Lauren and its competitors. Ralph Lauren's current Change In Inventory is $-44 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $264.82, compared to a current price of $394.90 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $-44 Mil. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ralph Lauren (RL), the current Change In Inventory is $-44 Mil 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $394.90 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $264.82. GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RL:

  • Change In Inventory: $-44 Mil
  • GF Value™: $264.82 vs. price of $394.90 (49.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Ralph Lauren Business Description

Address 650 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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