Mission ProduceAVO +3.42%80 Days Inventory is 36.43 as of Apr. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 21.91. GuruFocus rates AVO with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Mission Produce ranks better than 56.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mission Produce's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
AVO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.64 Med: 21.91 Max: 34.23
Current: 34.23
During the past 8 years, Mission Produce's highest Days Inventory was 34.23. The lowest was 14.64. And the median was 21.91.
AVO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.67% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.805
vs AVO: 34.23
Mission Produce's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (30.53) to Apr. 2026 (36.43).
It might indicate that Mission Produce's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Mission Produce's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.50.
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.
Mission Produce's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.37.
Mission Produce (NAS:AVO) 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.
Mission Produce'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.
Mission Produce'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.
Mission Produce Days Inventory Related Terms
Mission Produce Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mission Produce'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.
AVO vs WILC, CVGW, HFFG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Mission Produce'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.
Mission Produce Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mission Produce's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mission Produce'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.
Mission Produce (AVO) has a Days Inventory of 36.43 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mission Produce and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 21.91. Over the past decade, Mission Produce's Days Inventory has ranged from 14.64 to 34.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #130 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Mission Produce's Days Inventory too high?
Mission Produce's current Days Inventory of 36.43 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 21.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.64 to a high of 34.23. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.81. Mission Produce's value of 36.43 is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #130 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mission Produce has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mission Produce's Days Inventory compare to WILC and CVGW?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #130 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Mission Produce in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.81. Mission Produce's value of 36.43 is 10.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mission Produce's own Days Inventory has ranged from 14.64 to 34.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.91 vs. the industry median of 40.81, Mission Produce 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.81, based on 300 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. Mission Produce's current Days Inventory of 36.43 is 10.7% 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 Mission Produce and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mission Produce's current Days Inventory is 36.43, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 21.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mission Produce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mission Produce (AVO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.82, compared to a current price of $12.26 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 36.43, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 21.91 and 10.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.81. Mission Produce's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Mission Produce (AVO), the current Days Inventory is 36.43 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 Mission Produce (AVO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mission Produce stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.26 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.82.
GuruFocus considers Mission Produce to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AVO:
Days Inventory: 36.43 (66% above median its 10-year median of 21.91)
GF Value™: $12.82 vs. price of $12.26 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#130 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mission Produce Inc produces, packs, and distributes mainly Hass avocados to retail, wholesale, and food service customers, offering pre-ripe and ripened fruit tailored to customer specifications through its network of ripening facilities. The Company operates through three segments: Marketing & Distribution, which sources and distributes fruit globally and generates the majority of revenue; International Farming, which owns and operates avocado orchards and supplies fruit mainly to Marketing & Distribution, with operations principally in Peru and Guatemala; and Blueberries, which farms blueberries sold under an exclusive marketing agreement. The Company's operations span Peru, the United States, Guatemala, Mexico, Europe, and Canada.
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