PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) Days Inventory: 88.52 (As of Nov. 2025) — 18% Below Median


CHIX:PZCL PZ Cussons PLC CHIX:PZCL
53 GF Score
Price £1.08
GF Value £0.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is PZ Cussons Days Inventory?

PZ Cussons CHIX:PZCL +0.18% 53 Days Inventory is 88.52 as of Nov. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 107.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PZCL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons ranks worse than 53.92% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). PZ Cussons's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £77.8 Mil. PZ Cussons's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £160.3 Mil. Hence, PZ Cussons's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 88.52.

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

CHIX:PZCl' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.33   Med: 107.6   Max: 132.25
Current: 88.55

During the past 13 years, PZ Cussons's highest Days Inventory was 132.25. The lowest was 82.33. And the median was 107.60.

CHIX:PZCl's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
53.92% of 1864 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.755 vs CHIX:PZCl: 88.55

PZ Cussons's Days Inventory declined from Nov. 2024 (92.00) to Nov. 2025 (88.52).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. PZ Cussons's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.06.

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. PZ Cussons's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.29.


PZ Cussons  (CHIX:PZCl) 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.

PZ Cussons's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Nov. 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.

PZ Cussons's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 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.


PZ Cussons Days Inventory Related Terms


PZ Cussons Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons'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.

PZ Cussons Days Inventory Chart

PZ Cussons Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 97.48 101.37 102.78 83.43 82.33

PZ Cussons Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 77.71 93.11 92.00 84.06 88.52

CHIX:PZCL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons'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.


PZ Cussons Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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PZ Cussons Days Inventory Calculation

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

PZ Cussons's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: May. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: May. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (68.5 + 70) / 2 ) / 307*365
=69.25 / 307*365
=82.33

PZ Cussons's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: May. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (70 + 85.5) / 2 ) / 160.3*365 / 2
=77.75 / 160.3*365 / 2
=88.52

* 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 88.52 mean?
PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) has a Days Inventory of 88.52 as of Nov. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on PZ Cussons and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 107.60. Over the past decade, PZ Cussons' Days Inventory has ranged from 82.33 to 132.25. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #1005 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is PZ Cussons' Days Inventory too high?
PZ Cussons' current Days Inventory of 88.52 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 107.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.33 to a high of 132.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. PZ Cussons' value of 88.52 is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #1005 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' Days Inventory compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #1005 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places PZ Cussons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. PZ Cussons' value of 88.52 is 7% above this benchmark. Historically, PZ Cussons' own Days Inventory has ranged from 82.33 to 132.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 107.60 vs. the industry median of 82.76, PZ Cussons 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 82.76, 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. PZ Cussons's current Days Inventory of 88.52 is 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 PZ Cussons and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons's current Days Inventory is 88.52, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 107.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.92, compared to a current price of £1.08 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.52, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 107.60 and 7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.76. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL), the current Days Inventory is 88.52 as of Nov. 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 PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.08 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.92. GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PZCL:

  • Days Inventory: 88.52 (18% below median its 10-year median of 107.60)
  • GF Value™: £0.92 vs. price of £1.08 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1005 of 1864)

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


PZ Cussons Business Description

Other Exchanges PZC:UK1ZQ:Germany
Address 3500 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester, GBR, M22 5TG
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.
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