The a2 Milk CoASX:A2M +1.36%82 Days Inventory is 57.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 58.24. GuruFocus rates ASX:A2M with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The a2 Milk Co ranks better than 67.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The a2 Milk Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:A2M'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.24 Med: 58.24 Max: 74.66
Current: 59.23
During the past 13 years, The a2 Milk Co's highest Days Inventory was 74.66. The lowest was 37.24. And the median was 58.24.
ASX:A2M's Days Inventory is ranked better than 67.65% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655
vs ASX:A2M: 59.23
The a2 Milk Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (69.54) to Dec. 2025 (57.86).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The a2 Milk Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.15.
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.
The a2 Milk Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.
The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) 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.
The a2 Milk Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
The a2 Milk Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
The a2 Milk Co Days Inventory Related Terms
The a2 Milk Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co'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, The a2 Milk Co'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.
The a2 Milk Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co'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.
The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) has a Days Inventory of 57.86 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.24. Over the past decade, The a2 Milk Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 37.24 to 74.66. According to the industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #603 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Days Inventory too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Days Inventory of 57.86 is near median its 10-year median of 58.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.24 to a high of 74.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. The a2 Milk Co's value of 57.86 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #603 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #603 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This puts The a2 Milk Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. The a2 Milk Co's value of 57.86 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, The a2 Milk Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.24 to 74.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.24 vs. the industry median of 82.66, The a2 Milk Co 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 82.66, based on 1,864 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. The a2 Milk Co's current Days Inventory of 57.86 is 30% 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The a2 Milk Co's current Days Inventory is 57.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.66, compared to a current price of A$7.44 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 57.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.24 and 30% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M), the current Days Inventory is 57.86 as of Dec. 2025. 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 The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$7.44 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.66.
GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:A2M:
Days Inventory: 57.86 (near median its 10-year median of 58.24)
GF Value™: A$6.66 vs. price of A$7.44 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#603 of 1864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A2M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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