Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Days Inventory: 39.73 (As of Feb. 2026) — 15% Above Median


FRA:PIK Pick N Pay Stores Ltd FRA:PIK
65 GF Score
Price €1.04
GF Value €1.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pick N Pay Stores Days Inventory?

Pick N Pay Stores FRA:PIK 65 Days Inventory is 39.73 as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 34.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pick N Pay Stores ranks better than 80.75% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Pick N Pay Stores's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €571 Mil. Pick N Pay Stores's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €2,622 Mil. Hence, Pick N Pay Stores's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 39.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pick N Pay Stores's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PIK' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.72   Med: 34.52   Max: 41.73
Current: 41.18

During the past 13 years, Pick N Pay Stores's highest Days Inventory was 41.73. The lowest was 29.72. And the median was 34.52.

FRA:PIK's Days Inventory is ranked better than
80.75% of 1091 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.83 vs FRA:PIK: 41.18

Pick N Pay Stores's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (37.06) to Feb. 2026 (39.73). It might indicate that Pick N Pay Stores's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Pick N Pay Stores's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.59.

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. Pick N Pay Stores's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.18.


Pick N Pay Stores  (FRA:PIK) 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.

Pick N Pay Stores's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Feb. 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.

Pick N Pay Stores's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 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.


Pick N Pay Stores Days Inventory Related Terms


Pick N Pay Stores Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pick N Pay Stores'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.

Pick N Pay Stores Days Inventory Chart

Pick N Pay Stores Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
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Pick N Pay Stores Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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FRA:PIK vs DDS, M: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Pick N Pay Stores'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.


Pick N Pay Stores Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pick N Pay Stores's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pick N Pay Stores's Days Inventory falls into.


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Pick N Pay Stores Days Inventory Calculation

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

Pick N Pay Stores's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (550.593 + 620.627) / 2 ) / 5166.441*365
=585.61 / 5166.441*365
=41.37

Pick N Pay Stores's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (520.816 + 620.627) / 2 ) / 2621.834*365 / 2
=570.7215 / 2621.834*365 / 2
=39.73

* 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 39.73 mean?
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) has a Days Inventory of 39.73 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 34.52. Over the past decade, Pick N Pay Stores' Days Inventory has ranged from 29.72 to 41.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #210 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Pick N Pay Stores' Days Inventory too high?
Pick N Pay Stores' current Days Inventory of 39.73 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 34.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.72 to a high of 41.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 39.73 is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #210 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pick N Pay Stores' Days Inventory compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #210 out of 1091 companies for Days Inventory. This places Pick N Pay Stores in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 39.73 is 62.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Pick N Pay Stores' own Days Inventory has ranged from 29.72 to 41.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.52 vs. the industry median of 104.83, Pick N Pay Stores 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.83, based on 1,091 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. Pick N Pay Stores's current Days Inventory of 39.73 is 62.1% 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 Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pick N Pay Stores's current Days Inventory is 39.73, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 34.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pick N Pay Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.23, compared to a current price of €1.04 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 39.73, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 34.52 and 62.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.83. Pick N Pay Stores' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK), the current Days Inventory is 39.73 as of Feb. 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.04 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.23. GuruFocus considers Pick N Pay Stores to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PIK:

  • Days Inventory: 39.73 (15% above median its 10-year median of 34.52)
  • GF Value™: €1.23 vs. price of €1.04 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#210 of 1091)

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Pick N Pay Stores Business Description

Address 101 Rosmead Avenue, Pick n Pay Office Park, Kenilworth, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7708
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd is a South African multiformat and multichannel retailer. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, and Lesotho. The company offers food and groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and services across multiple store formats, both franchised and owned. The customer base is mainly represented by middle-income South African consumer. The portfolio of stores is composed of supermarkets, hypermarkets, local shops, express shops, clothing shops, liquor stores, and others.
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