HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 52 Days Inventory is 16.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 25.83. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 78.1% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). HelloFresh SE's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €224 Mil. HelloFresh SE's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,254 Mil.
Hence, HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGd'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.14 Med: 25.83 Max: 34.6
Current: 34.6
During the past 13 years, HelloFresh SE's highest Days Inventory was 34.60. The lowest was 11.14. And the median was 25.83.
CHIX:HFGd's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.1% of 347
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.68
vs CHIX:HFGd: 34.60
HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (14.20) to Mar. 2026 (16.32).
It might indicate that HelloFresh SE's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
HelloFresh SE's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.59.
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.
HelloFresh SE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) 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.
HelloFresh SE's Inventory Turnover for the
three
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.
HelloFresh SE's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
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.
HelloFresh SE Days Inventory Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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.
CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Days Inventory of 16.32 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 25.83. Over the past decade, HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory has ranged from 11.14 to 34.60. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #271 out of 347 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Days Inventory of 16.32 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 25.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.14 to a high of 34.60. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.68. HelloFresh SE's value of 16.32 is 4.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #271 out of 347 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #271 out of 347 companies for Days Inventory. This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.68. HelloFresh SE's value of 16.32 is 4.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HelloFresh SE's own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.14 to 34.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.83 vs. the industry median of 15.68, HelloFresh SE 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 15.68, based on 347 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. HelloFresh SE's current Days Inventory of 16.32 is 4.1% 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Days Inventory is 16.32, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 25.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.94, compared to a current price of €4.27 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.32, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 25.83 and 4.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 15.68. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Days Inventory is 16.32 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.
Is HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.27 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.94.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Days Inventory: 16.32 (37% below median its 10-year median of 25.83)
GF Value™: €8.94 vs. price of €4.27 (52.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% above the Restaurants median (#271 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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