George Weston (TSX:WN) Change In Inventory: C$-318 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
80 GF Score
Price C$100.98
GF Value C$84.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is George Weston Change In Inventory?

George Weston TSX:WN +1.57% 80 Change In Inventory is C$-318 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$84.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

George Weston's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-128 Mil. It means George Weston's inventory increased by C$128 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

George Weston's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$-161 Mil. It means George Weston's inventory increased by C$161 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

George Weston's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6,621 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. George Weston's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.22.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. George Weston's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52.

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. George Weston's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.

George Weston  (TSX:WN) Change In Inventory Explanation

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

George Weston's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=6557/9936*365 / 4
=60.22

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

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

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=9936 / 6557
=1.52

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.

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

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=6557 / 14639
=0.45

* 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.

George Weston Change In Inventory Related Terms

George Weston Change In Inventory Historical Data

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* 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.

George Weston Change In Inventory Chart

George Weston Annual Data
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Change In Inventory
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George Weston Quarterly Data
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George Weston 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 C$-318 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.

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What does a Change In Inventory of C$-318 Mil mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Change In Inventory of C$-318 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for George Weston and its competitors.
Is George Weston's Change In Inventory too high?
George Weston's current Change In Inventory is C$-318 Mil. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Change In Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Change In Inventory of C$-318 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 George Weston and its competitors. George Weston's current Change In Inventory is C$-318 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$84.03, compared to a current price of C$100.98 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is C$-318 Mil. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Change In Inventory is C$-318 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 George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$100.98 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$84.03. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Change In Inventory: C$-318 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$84.03 vs. price of C$100.98 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

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

George Weston Business Description

Address 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4T 2S5
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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