Hormel FoodsHRL -3.95%68 Days Inventory is 63.18 as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 49.32. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,865 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks better than 65.74% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hormel Foods's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,699 Mil. Hormel Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,454 Mil.
Hence, Hormel Foods's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 63.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hormel Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HRL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.46 Med: 49.32 Max: 61.65
Current: 61.65
During the past 13 years, Hormel Foods's highest Days Inventory was 61.65. The lowest was 45.46. And the median was 49.32.
HRL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 65.74% of 1865
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.85
vs HRL: 61.65
Hormel Foods's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (61.34) to Apr. 2026 (63.18).
It might indicate that Hormel Foods's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hormel Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.44.
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.
Hormel Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.57.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hormel Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
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.
Hormel Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Hormel Foods Days Inventory Related Terms
Hormel Foods Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Days 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hormel Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Days Inventory of 63.18 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 49.32. Over the past decade, Hormel Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 45.46 to 61.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #639 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Hormel Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Hormel Foods' current Days Inventory of 63.18 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 49.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.46 to a high of 61.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.85. Hormel Foods' value of 63.18 is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #639 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Days Inventory compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #639 out of 1865 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hormel Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.85. Hormel Foods' value of 63.18 is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hormel Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.46 to 61.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.32 vs. the industry median of 82.85, Hormel Foods has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.85, based on 1,865 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current Days Inventory of 63.18 is 23.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current Days Inventory is 63.18, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 49.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hormel Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods (HRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.22, compared to a current price of $25.27 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 63.18, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 49.32 and 23.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.85. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Days Inventory is 63.18 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 Hormel Foods (HRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.27 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.22.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
Days Inventory: 63.18 (28% above median its 10-year median of 49.32)
GF Value™: $31.22 vs. price of $25.27 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#639 of 1865)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and became a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (61.6% of fiscal 2025 sales), US foodservice (32.6%), and international (5.9%). By product, 73% of fiscal 2025 sales were from perishable food and 27% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.
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