CUYTY (Colruyt Group NV) Days Inventory: 38.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


CUYTY Colruyt Group NV CUYTY
72 GF Score
Price $10.20
GF Value $14.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Colruyt Group NV Days Inventory?

Colruyt Group NV CUYTY +6.69% 72 Days Inventory is 38.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 34.03. GuruFocus rates CUYTY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks better than 54.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Colruyt Group NV's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $878 Mil. Colruyt Group NV's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,216 Mil. Hence, Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.02.

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

CUYTY' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.99   Med: 34.03   Max: 43.36
Current: 35.58

During the past 13 years, Colruyt Group NV's highest Days Inventory was 43.36. The lowest was 31.99. And the median was 34.03.

CUYTY's Days Inventory is ranked better than
54.67% of 300 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.805 vs CUYTY: 35.58

Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (39.05) to Mar. 2026 (38.02).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Colruyt Group NV's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.80.

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. Colruyt Group NV's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.


Colruyt Group NV  (OTCPK:CUYTY) 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.

Colruyt Group NV's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Colruyt Group NV's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


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Colruyt Group NV Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group NV'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.

Colruyt Group NV Days Inventory Chart

Colruyt Group NV Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Colruyt Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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CUYTY vs KR, SFM, ACI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.


Colruyt Group NV Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory falls into.


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Colruyt Group NV Days Inventory Calculation

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

Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (839.027 + 846.012) / 2 ) / 8492.832*365
=842.5195 / 8492.832*365
=36.21

Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (910.329 + 846.012) / 2 ) / 4215.838*365 / 2
=878.1705 / 4215.838*365 / 2
=38.02

* 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 38.02 mean?
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a Days Inventory of 38.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 34.03. Over the past decade, Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.99 to 43.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #136 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current Days Inventory of 38.02 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 34.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.99 to a high of 43.36. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.81. Colruyt Group NV's value of 38.02 is 6.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #136 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #136 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Colruyt Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.81. Colruyt Group NV's value of 38.02 is 6.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Colruyt Group NV's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.99 to 43.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.03 vs. the industry median of 40.81, Colruyt Group NV 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.81, based on 300 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. Colruyt Group NV's current Days Inventory of 38.02 is 6.8% 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colruyt Group NV's current Days Inventory is 38.02, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 34.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.14, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 38.02, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 34.03 and 6.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.81. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current Days Inventory is 38.02 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.14. GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CUYTY:

  • Days Inventory: 38.02 (12% above median its 10-year median of 34.03)
  • GF Value™: $14.14 vs. price of $10.20 (27.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#136 of 300)

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


Colruyt Group NV Business Description

Address Edingensesteenweg 196, Wilgenveld, Halle, BEL, 1500
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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