Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Days Inventory: 57.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median


FRA:2PO Post Holdings Inc FRA:2PO
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GF Value €115.34
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What is Post Holdings Days Inventory?

Post Holdings FRA:2PO +1.26% 62 Days Inventory is 57.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 50.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:2PO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 74.73% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Post Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €782 Mil. Post Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,233 Mil. Hence, Post Holdings's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.88.

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

FRA:2PO' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.7   Med: 50.48   Max: 65.98
Current: 50.97

During the past 13 years, Post Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 65.98. The lowest was 42.70. And the median was 50.48.

FRA:2PO's Days Inventory is ranked better than
74.73% of 1864 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655 vs FRA:2PO: 50.97

Post Holdings's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (48.10) to Mar. 2026 (57.88). It might indicate that Post Holdings's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Post Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.

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. Post Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.


Post Holdings  (FRA:2PO) 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.

Post Holdings'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.

Post Holdings'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.


Post Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Post Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.

Post Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Post Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
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Post Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.


Post Holdings Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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Post Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Post Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (679.534 + 745.5) / 2 ) / 4957.532*365
=712.517 / 4957.532*365
=52.46

Post Holdings'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (775.603 + 788.534) / 2 ) / 1232.884*365 / 4
=782.0685 / 1232.884*365 / 4
=57.88

* 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 57.88 mean?
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Days Inventory of 57.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Post Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 50.48. Over the past decade, Post Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 42.70 to 65.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #471 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Post Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Post Holdings' current Days Inventory of 57.88 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 50.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.70 to a high of 65.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Post Holdings' value of 57.88 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #471 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Days Inventory compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #471 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Post Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Post Holdings' value of 57.88 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Post Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 42.70 to 65.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.48 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Post Holdings 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 82.66, 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. Post Holdings's current Days Inventory of 57.88 is 30% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Days Inventory is 57.88, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 50.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.34, compared to a current price of €80.50 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 57.88, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 50.48 and 30% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Days Inventory is 57.88 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €80.50 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.34. GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:

  • Days Inventory: 57.88 (15% above median its 10-year median of 50.48)
  • GF Value™: €115.34 vs. price of €80.50 (30.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#471 of 1864)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Post Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges POST:USA0KJZ:UK2PO:Germany
Address 2503 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63144
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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