International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Days Inventory: 16.84 (As of Jun. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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BSP:MEAL3 International Meal Co Alimentacao SA BSP:MEAL3
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GF Value R$1.49
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What is International Meal Co Alimentacao Days Inventory?

International Meal Co Alimentacao BSP:MEAL3 48 Days Inventory is 16.84 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 14.25. GuruFocus rates BSP:MEAL3 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Restaurants companies, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks worse than 53.47% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). International Meal Co Alimentacao's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$49 Mil. International Meal Co Alimentacao's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$267 Mil. Hence, International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:MEAL3' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.98   Med: 14.25   Max: 20.14
Current: 16.35

During the past 13 years, International Meal Co Alimentacao's highest Days Inventory was 20.14. The lowest was 12.98. And the median was 14.25.

BSP:MEAL3's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
53.47% of 346 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.045 vs BSP:MEAL3: 16.35

International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory increased from Jun. 2025 (15.90) to Jun. 2026 (16.84). It might indicate that International Meal Co Alimentacao's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. International Meal Co Alimentacao's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.42.

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. International Meal Co Alimentacao's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.12.


International Meal Co Alimentacao  (BSP:MEAL3) 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.

International Meal Co Alimentacao's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

International Meal Co Alimentacao's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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.


International Meal Co Alimentacao Days Inventory Related Terms


International Meal Co Alimentacao Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Meal Co Alimentacao'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.

International Meal Co Alimentacao Days Inventory Chart

International Meal Co Alimentacao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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International Meal Co Alimentacao Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:MEAL3 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, International Meal Co Alimentacao'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.


International Meal Co Alimentacao Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory falls into.


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International Meal Co Alimentacao Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (60.059 + 53.678) / 2 ) / 1154.864*365
=56.8685 / 1154.864*365
=17.97

International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (48.162 + 50.47) / 2 ) / 267.246*365 / 4
=49.316 / 267.246*365 / 4
=16.84

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 16.84 mean?
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) has a Days Inventory of 16.84 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 14.25. Over the past decade, International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.98 to 20.14. According to the industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #185 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory too high?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Days Inventory of 16.84 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.98 to a high of 20.14. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.05. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 16.84 is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #185 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Meal Co Alimentacao has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Meal Co Alimentacao's Days Inventory compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #185 out of 346 companies for Days Inventory. This places International Meal Co Alimentacao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.05. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 16.84 is 11.9% above this benchmark. Historically, International Meal Co Alimentacao's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.98 to 20.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.25 vs. the industry median of 15.05, International Meal Co Alimentacao has consistently been above 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.05, based on 346 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. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Days Inventory of 16.84 is 11.9% above 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Days Inventory is 16.84, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 14.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.49, compared to a current price of R$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.84, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.25 and 11.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 15.05. International Meal Co Alimentacao's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3), the current Days Inventory is 16.84 as of Jun. 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.49. GuruFocus considers International Meal Co Alimentacao to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MEAL3:

  • Days Inventory: 16.84 (18% above median its 10-year median of 14.25)
  • GF Value™: R$1.49 vs. price of R$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.9% above the Restaurants median (#185 of 346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MEAL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


International Meal Co Alimentacao Business Description

Address Avenida das Nacoes Unidas, 4.777, 12th Floor, Jardim Universidade Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 5477902
International Meal Co Alimentacao SA is a Brazil-based company principally engaged in the sale of food and beverages to restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, cafes on motorways, airports, shopping malls, and airline catering services. It also subleases stores and spaces for promotional and commercial purposes in its store chain, upon the sale of fuel, and provides general services related to these segments. The company operates in five segments: Shopping malls, Airports, Highways, the United States of America (USA), and Others. Some of its brands are Viena, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC Brazil, and Pizza Hut Brazil. Its geographical segments are Brazil, The Caribbean, and the USA.
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