Casey's General StoresCASY -0.85%84 Days Inventory is 13.04 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 12.75. GuruFocus rates CASY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $480.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,091 Retail - Cyclical companies, Casey's General Stores ranks better than 93.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casey's General Stores's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CASY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.72 Med: 12.75 Max: 15.02
Current: 13.28
During the past 13 years, Casey's General Stores's highest Days Inventory was 15.02. The lowest was 11.72. And the median was 12.75.
CASY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 93.13% of 1091
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.83
vs CASY: 13.28
Casey's General Stores's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (14.31) to Apr. 2026 (13.04).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Casey's General Stores's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.00.
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.
Casey's General Stores's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.11.
Casey's General Stores (NAS:CASY) 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.
Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores Days Inventory Related Terms
Casey's General Stores Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casey's General Stores'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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Casey's General Stores's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores (CASY) has a Days Inventory of 13.04 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Casey's General Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.75. Over the past decade, Casey's General Stores' Days Inventory has ranged from 11.72 to 15.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #75 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Casey's General Stores' Days Inventory too high?
Casey's General Stores' current Days Inventory of 13.04 is near median its 10-year median of 12.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.72 to a high of 15.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Casey's General Stores' value of 13.04 is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #75 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Casey's General Stores has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casey's General Stores' Days Inventory compare to WSM and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #75 out of 1091 companies for Days Inventory. This places Casey's General Stores in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Casey's General Stores' value of 13.04 is 87.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Casey's General Stores' own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.72 to 15.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.75 vs. the industry median of 104.83, Casey's General Stores 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.83, based on 1,091 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. Casey's General Stores's current Days Inventory of 13.04 is 87.6% 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 Casey's General Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casey's General Stores's current Days Inventory is 13.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casey's General Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores (CASY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $480.72, compared to a current price of $778.91 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 13.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.75 and 87.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.83. Casey's General Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Casey's General Stores (CASY), the current Days Inventory is 13.04 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 Casey's General Stores (CASY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $778.91 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of $480.72.
GuruFocus considers Casey's General Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CASY:
Days Inventory: 13.04 (near median its 10-year median of 12.75)
GF Value™: $480.72 vs. price of $778.91 (62% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#75 of 1091)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CASY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Casey's General Stores Inc serves as convenience store chain with its 2,900 locations, positioned in the Midwest United States. About half of Casey's stores are located in rural towns with populations under 5,000. While fueling stations serve as a key traffic driver, about two-thirds of the company's gross profit stems from in-store sales of grocery items, prepared meals, and general merchandise. Casey's owns more than 90% of its stores and operates the majority of its warehousing and distribution processes internally.
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