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Ardagh Metal PackagingAMBP -3.67%60 Days Inventory is 34.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 35.59. GuruFocus rates AMBP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Packaging & Containers companies, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks better than 94.13% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ardagh Metal Packaging's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.65.
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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
Ardagh Metal Packaging (NYSE:AMBP) 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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
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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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging Days Inventory Related Terms
Ardagh Metal Packaging Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardagh Metal Packaging'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ardagh Metal Packaging's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) has a Days Inventory of 34.37 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.59. Over the past decade, Ardagh Metal Packaging's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.43 to 43.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #22 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging's Days Inventory too high?
Ardagh Metal Packaging's current Days Inventory of 34.37 is near median its 10-year median of 35.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.43 to a high of 43.58. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 78.35. Ardagh Metal Packaging's value of 34.37 is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #22 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ardagh Metal Packaging has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardagh Metal Packaging's Days Inventory compare to GPK and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #22 out of 375 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ardagh Metal Packaging in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 78.35. Ardagh Metal Packaging's value of 34.37 is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ardagh Metal Packaging's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.43 to 43.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.59 vs. the industry median of 78.35, Ardagh Metal Packaging 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 78.35, based on 375 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. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current Days Inventory of 34.37 is 56.1% 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 78.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current Days Inventory is 34.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.36, compared to a current price of $4.46 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 34.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.59 and 56.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 78.35. Ardagh Metal Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP), the current Days Inventory is 34.37 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.46 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.36.
GuruFocus considers Ardagh Metal Packaging to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AMBP:
Days Inventory: 34.37 (near median its 10-year median of 35.59)
GF Value™: $4.36 vs. price of $4.46 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#22 of 375)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is a supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners. The company deals with multiple categories of products including beer, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, hard seltzers, juices, pre-mixed cocktails, teas, sparkling waters, and wine. The geographical segments of the company includes Europe and the Americas. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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