Johnson & JohnsonJNJ +2.88%85 Days Inventory is 161.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 141.54. GuruFocus rates JNJ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $190.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Drug Manufacturers companies, Johnson & Johnson ranks better than 50.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Johnson & Johnson's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JNJ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 116.69 Med: 141.54 Max: 162.44
Current: 162.44
During the past 13 years, Johnson & Johnson's highest Days Inventory was 162.44. The lowest was 116.69. And the median was 141.54.
JNJ's Days Inventory is ranked better than 50.33% of 918
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 164.43
vs JNJ: 162.44
Johnson & Johnson's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (155.68) to Mar. 2026 (161.96).
It might indicate that Johnson & Johnson's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Johnson & Johnson's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
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.
Johnson & Johnson's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) 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.
Johnson & Johnson's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 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.
Johnson & Johnson's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months 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.
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.
Johnson & Johnson Days Inventory Related Terms
Johnson & Johnson Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Johnson & Johnson'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 Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Johnson & Johnson'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.
Johnson & Johnson Days Inventory vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Johnson & Johnson's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnson & Johnson'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.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has a Days Inventory of 161.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Johnson & Johnson and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 141.54. Over the past decade, Johnson & Johnson's Days Inventory has ranged from 116.69 to 162.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #456 out of 918 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Johnson & Johnson's Days Inventory too high?
Johnson & Johnson's current Days Inventory of 161.96 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 141.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 116.69 to a high of 162.44. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Days Inventory is 164.43. Johnson & Johnson's value of 161.96 is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #456 out of 918 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson & Johnson has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson & Johnson's Days Inventory compare to ABBV and MRK?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Johnson & Johnson ranks #456 out of 918 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Johnson & Johnson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 164.43. Johnson & Johnson's value of 161.96 is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Johnson & Johnson's own Days Inventory has ranged from 116.69 to 162.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 141.54 vs. the industry median of 164.43, Johnson & Johnson 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Days Inventory among Drug Manufacturers companies is 164.43, based on 918 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. Johnson & Johnson's current Days Inventory of 161.96 is 1.5% 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 Johnson & Johnson and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Days Inventory is 164.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson & Johnson's current Days Inventory is 161.96, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 141.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson & Johnson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $190.78, compared to a current price of $261.31 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 161.96, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 141.54 and 1.5% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 164.43. Johnson & Johnson's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), the current Days Inventory is 161.96 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 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson & Johnson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $261.31 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of $190.78.
GuruFocus considers Johnson & Johnson to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JNJ:
Days Inventory: 161.96 (14% above median its 10-year median of 141.54)
GF Value™: $190.78 vs. price of $261.31 (37% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#456 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JNJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnson & Johnson is the world's largest and most diverse healthcare firm. It has two divisions: innovative medicine and medtech. These now represent all of the company's sales following the divestment of the consumer business, Kenvue, in 2023. After restructurings in 2023-24, the drug division focuses on three main therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, and neurology. Geographically, just over half of total revenue is generated in the United States.
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