British American TobaccoBTAFF +2.27%67 Days Inventory is 387.72 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 454.24. GuruFocus rates BTAFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, British American Tobacco ranks worse than 89.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for British American Tobacco's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BTAFF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 388.58 Med: 454.24 Max: 533.3
Current: 405.54
During the past 13 years, British American Tobacco's highest Days Inventory was 533.30. The lowest was 388.58. And the median was 454.24.
BTAFF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 89.36% of 47
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 134.79
vs BTAFF: 405.54
British American Tobacco's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (400.98) to Dec. 2025 (387.72).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
British American Tobacco's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.47.
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.
British American Tobacco's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.35.
British American Tobacco (OTCPK:BTAFF) 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.
British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco Days Inventory Related Terms
British American Tobacco Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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 Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco Days Inventory vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco (BTAFF) has a Days Inventory of 387.72 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on British American Tobacco and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 454.24. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco's Days Inventory has ranged from 388.58 to 533.30. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #42 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is British American Tobacco's Days Inventory too high?
British American Tobacco's current Days Inventory of 387.72 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 454.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 388.58 to a high of 533.30. The Tobacco Products industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. British American Tobacco's value of 387.72 is 187.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #42 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Days Inventory compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #42 out of 47 companies for Days Inventory. This places British American Tobacco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. British American Tobacco's value of 387.72 is 187.6% above this benchmark. Historically, British American Tobacco's own Days Inventory has ranged from 388.58 to 533.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 454.24 vs. the industry median of 134.79, British American Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Tobacco Products companies is 134.79, based on 47 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. British American Tobacco's current Days Inventory of 387.72 is 187.6% 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 134.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco's current Days Inventory is 387.72, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 454.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (BTAFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.67, compared to a current price of $62.96 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 387.72, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 454.24 and 187.6% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 134.79. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF), the current Days Inventory is 387.72 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.96 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.67.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BTAFF:
Days Inventory: 387.72 (15% below median its 10-year median of 454.24)
GF Value™: $38.67 vs. price of $62.96 (62.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187.6% above the Tobacco Products median (#42 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BTAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
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