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MGP IngredientsFRA:M1I +2.84%57 Days Inventory is 489.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 191% above its 10-year median of 168.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:M1I with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.52. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, MGP Ingredients ranks worse than 71.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MGP Ingredients's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:M1I'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.24 Med: 168.02 Max: 424.65
Current: 424.65
During the past 13 years, MGP Ingredients's highest Days Inventory was 424.65. The lowest was 99.24. And the median was 168.02.
FRA:M1I's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 71.14% of 201
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 158.52
vs FRA:M1I: 424.65
MGP Ingredients's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (439.82) to Mar. 2026 (489.15).
It might indicate that MGP Ingredients's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
MGP Ingredients's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.
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.
MGP Ingredients's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.67.
MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) 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.
MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients Days Inventory Related Terms
MGP Ingredients Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MGP Ingredients'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.
FRA:M1I vs SNDL, AGCC, CWGL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients Days Inventory vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MGP Ingredients's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) has a Days Inventory of 489.15 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on MGP Ingredients and its competitors. This is 191% above median its historical median of 168.02. Over the past decade, MGP Ingredients' Days Inventory has ranged from 99.24 to 424.65. According to the industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #143 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is MGP Ingredients' Days Inventory too high?
MGP Ingredients' current Days Inventory of 489.15 is 191% above median its 10-year median of 168.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.24 to a high of 424.65. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Inventory is 158.52. MGP Ingredients' value of 489.15 is 208.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #143 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MGP Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGP Ingredients' Days Inventory compare to SNDL and AGCC?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #143 out of 201 companies for Days Inventory. This places MGP Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 158.52. MGP Ingredients' value of 489.15 is 208.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MGP Ingredients' own Days Inventory has ranged from 99.24 to 424.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 168.02 vs. the industry median of 158.52, MGP Ingredients 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Inventory among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 158.52, based on 201 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. MGP Ingredients's current Days Inventory of 489.15 is 208.6% 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 MGP Ingredients and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Inventory is 158.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGP Ingredients's current Days Inventory is 489.15, which is 191% above median its own 10-year median of 168.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGP Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) has a current Days Inventory of 489.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.52, compared to a current price of €14.50 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 489.15, which is 191% above median its 10-year median of 168.02 and 208.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 158.52. MGP Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I), the current Days Inventory is 489.15 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 MGP Ingredients (FRA:M1I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.50 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.52.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M1I:
Days Inventory: 489.15 (191% above median its 10-year median of 168.02)
GF Value™: €26.52 vs. price of €14.50 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 208.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#143 of 201)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M1I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGP Ingredients Inc is a producer and supplier of distilled spirits, specialty wheat protein, and starch food ingredients based in the United States. It operates in three reportable segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits Segment, and Ingredient Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Branded Spirits segment, which consists of a portfolio of brands that it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. MGP's branded spirits include various brands across numerous categories and price tiers, such as Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Brady's Irish Cream, Exotico Tequila, Arrow Cordials, Canada House Canadian Whisky, Lady Bligh Rum, etc.
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