China Mengniu Dairy CoCIADF 77 Days Inventory is 34.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 38.38. GuruFocus rates CIADF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,866 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks better than 86.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Mengniu Dairy Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CIADF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.12 Med: 38.38 Max: 46.26
Current: 35.19
During the past 13 years, China Mengniu Dairy Co's highest Days Inventory was 46.26. The lowest was 31.12. And the median was 38.38.
CIADF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.39% of 1866
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945
vs CIADF: 35.19
China Mengniu Dairy Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (36.21) to Dec. 2025 (34.06).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.36.
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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.12.
China Mengniu Dairy Co (OTCPK:CIADF) 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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co Days Inventory Related Terms
China Mengniu Dairy Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mengniu Dairy Co'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Mengniu Dairy Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) has a Days Inventory of 34.06 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 38.38. Over the past decade, China Mengniu Dairy Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.12 to 46.26. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #254 out of 1866 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's Days Inventory too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Days Inventory of 34.06 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 38.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.12 to a high of 46.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 34.06 is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #254 out of 1866 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #254 out of 1866 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Mengniu Dairy Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 34.06 is 58.9% below this benchmark. Historically, China Mengniu Dairy Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.12 to 46.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.38 vs. the industry median of 82.95, China Mengniu Dairy Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,866 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. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Days Inventory of 34.06 is 58.9% 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Days Inventory is 34.06, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 38.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.21, compared to a current price of $2.17 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 34.06, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 38.38 and 58.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF), the current Days Inventory is 34.06 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.17 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.21.
GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIADF:
Days Inventory: 34.06 (11% below median its 10-year median of 38.38)
GF Value™: $2.21 vs. price of $2.17 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#254 of 1866)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIADF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
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