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DSM Fresh FoodsBOM:544568 -2.16%17 Days Inventory is 14.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 11.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:544568 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, DSM Fresh Foods ranks better than 63.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM Fresh Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544568'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 11.45 Max: 29.12
Current: 29.12
During the past 5 years, DSM Fresh Foods's highest Days Inventory was 29.12. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 11.45.
BOM:544568's Days Inventory is ranked better than 63.33% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495
vs BOM:544568: 29.12
DSM Fresh Foods's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2024 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (14.56).
It might indicate that DSM Fresh Foods's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DSM Fresh Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.53.
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.
DSM Fresh Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) 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.
DSM Fresh Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
DSM Fresh Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
DSM Fresh Foods Days Inventory Related Terms
DSM Fresh Foods Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Days Inventory Chart
DSM Fresh Foods Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Days Inventory
0.10
0.25
11.45
22.01
17.26
DSM Fresh Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Days Inventory
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.56
BOM:544568 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DSM Fresh Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a Days Inventory of 14.56 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 11.45. Over the past decade, DSM Fresh Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 0.10 to 29.12. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #110 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is DSM Fresh Foods' Days Inventory too high?
DSM Fresh Foods' current Days Inventory of 14.56 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 11.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 29.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 14.56 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #110 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DSM Fresh Foods has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM Fresh Foods' Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #110 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This puts DSM Fresh Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 14.56 is 64% below this benchmark. Historically, DSM Fresh Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.10 to 29.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.45 vs. the industry median of 40.50, DSM Fresh 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, 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. DSM Fresh Foods's current Days Inventory of 14.56 is 64% 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 DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM Fresh Foods's current Days Inventory is 14.56, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 11.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSM Fresh Foods stock overvalued right now?
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a current Days Inventory of 14.56. The current Days Inventory is 14.56, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 11.45 and 64% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. DSM Fresh Foods' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568), the current Days Inventory is 14.56 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Ltd is a fresh meat and ready-to-cook/eat non-veg products retailer. It is an online meat delivery company committed to revolutionize the way customers experience and enjoy quality non-veg food. With a user-friendly website and mobile application that offers a diverse selection of fresh and hygienically sourced meats, ranging from succulent cuts of mutton, poultry and seafood to exotic options.
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