Bic (CHIX:BBP) Days Inventory: 178.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


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What is Bic Days Inventory?

Bic CHIX:BBP 75 Days Inventory is 178.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 174.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BBP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bic ranks worse than 83.05% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Bic's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €505 Mil. Bic's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €517 Mil. Hence, Bic's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 178.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bic's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:BBp' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 168.73   Med: 174.6   Max: 187.57
Current: 175.85

During the past 13 years, Bic's highest Days Inventory was 187.57. The lowest was 168.73. And the median was 174.60.

CHIX:BBp's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
83.05% of 1864 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655 vs CHIX:BBp: 175.85

Bic's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (193.57) to Dec. 2025 (178.27).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Bic's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.02.

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. Bic's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.50.


Bic  (CHIX:BBp) 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.

Bic'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.

Bic'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.


Bic Days Inventory Related Terms


Bic Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bic'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.

Bic Days Inventory Chart

Bic Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Bic Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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CHIX:BBP vs PG, CL, KVUE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Bic'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.


Bic Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bic's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bic's Days Inventory falls into.


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Bic Days Inventory Calculation

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

Bic'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
=( (538.557 + 477.64) / 2 ) / 1071.025*365
=508.0985 / 1071.025*365
=173.16

Bic's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (531.782 + 477.64) / 2 ) / 516.695*365 / 2
=504.711 / 516.695*365 / 2
=178.27

* 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 178.27 mean?
Bic (CHIX:BBP) has a Days Inventory of 178.27 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 174.60. Over the past decade, Bic's Days Inventory has ranged from 168.73 to 187.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Bic ranks #1548 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Bic's Days Inventory too high?
Bic's current Days Inventory of 178.27 is near median its 10-year median of 174.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 168.73 to a high of 187.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Bic's value of 178.27 is 115.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bic ranks #1548 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bic has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bic's Days Inventory compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bic ranks #1548 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places Bic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Bic's value of 178.27 is 115.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bic's own Days Inventory has ranged from 168.73 to 187.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 174.60 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Bic 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,864 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. Bic's current Days Inventory of 178.27 is 115.7% 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 Bic and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bic's current Days Inventory is 178.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 174.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bic (CHIX:BBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.61, compared to a current price of €56.80 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 178.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 174.60 and 115.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Bic's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Bic (CHIX:BBP), the current Days Inventory is 178.27 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 Bic (CHIX:BBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €56.80 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.61. GuruFocus considers Bic to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BBP:

  • Days Inventory: 178.27 (near median its 10-year median of 174.60)
  • GF Value™: €55.61 vs. price of €56.80 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1548 of 1864)

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


Bic Business Description

Address 12 Boulevard Victor Hugo, Clichy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92110
Bic manufactures and markets writing instruments lighters shavers advertising and promotional products in France and globally. The company offers its products through various channels stationery stores office supplies companies convenience stores distributors wholesalers cash, and e-commerce. Its products include BIC 3, BIC Comfort 3, BIC Flex range BIC Flex Hybrid range BIC Pure 3 Lady BIC Soleil and Others. The company generates majority of the market is in North America followed by Europe and the developing markets of the Middle East Africa, and Asia.
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