Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 75 Days Inventory is 51.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 50.62. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £33.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks better than 74.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWRl'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.04 Med: 50.62 Max: 53.28
Current: 52.96
During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest Days Inventory was 53.28. The lowest was 45.04. And the median was 50.62.
CHIX:SWRl's Days Inventory is ranked better than 74.13% of 375
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.34
vs CHIX:SWRl: 52.96
Smurfit WestRock's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (54.77) to Mar. 2026 (51.41).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Smurfit WestRock's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.77.
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.
Smurfit WestRock's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRl) 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.
Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Days Inventory Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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:SWRL vs PKG, AMCR, IP: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Days Inventory of 51.41 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.62. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.04 to 53.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #97 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Days Inventory too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Days Inventory of 51.41 is near median its 10-year median of 50.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.04 to a high of 53.28. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.34. Smurfit WestRock's value of 51.41 is 33.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #97 out of 375 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Days Inventory compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #97 out of 375 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Smurfit WestRock in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.34. Smurfit WestRock's value of 51.41 is 33.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.04 to 53.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.62 vs. the industry median of 77.34, Smurfit WestRock 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.34, based on 375 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Days Inventory of 51.41 is 33.5% 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Days Inventory is 51.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.91, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 51.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.62 and 33.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.34. Smurfit WestRock'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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Days Inventory is 51.41 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £33.91.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
Days Inventory: 51.41 (near median its 10-year median of 50.62)
GF Value™: £33.91 vs. price of £33.79 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#97 of 375)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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