Silgan HoldingsFRA:SL3 +1.99%78 Days Inventory is 77.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 64.16. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks better than 52.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Silgan Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SL3'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.36 Med: 64.16 Max: 74.51
Current: 74.51
During the past 13 years, Silgan Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 74.51. The lowest was 53.36. And the median was 64.16.
FRA:SL3's Days Inventory is ranked better than 52.96% of 372
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.47
vs FRA:SL3: 74.51
Silgan Holdings's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (76.79) to Mar. 2026 (77.31).
It might indicate that Silgan Holdings's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Silgan Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.
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.
Silgan Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) 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.
Silgan 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.
Silgan 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.
Silgan Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Silgan Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silgan 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.
FRA:SL3 vs SON, REYN, GEF: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan 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.
Silgan Holdings Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings'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.
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a Days Inventory of 77.31 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 64.16. Over the past decade, Silgan Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 53.36 to 74.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #175 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Silgan Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Silgan Holdings' current Days Inventory of 77.31 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 64.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.36 to a high of 74.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Silgan Holdings' value of 77.31 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #175 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Silgan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silgan Holdings' Days Inventory compare to SON and REYN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #175 out of 372 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Silgan Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Silgan Holdings' value of 77.31 is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Silgan Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 53.36 to 74.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.16 vs. the industry median of 77.47, Silgan 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.47, based on 372 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. Silgan Holdings's current Days Inventory of 77.31 is 0.2% 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 Silgan Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silgan Holdings's current Days Inventory is 77.31, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 64.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silgan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.55, compared to a current price of €41.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 77.31, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 64.16 and 0.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.47. Silgan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current Days Inventory is 77.31 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €41.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.55.
GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:
Days Inventory: 77.31 (20% above median its 10-year median of 64.16)
GF Value™: €45.55 vs. price of €41.00 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#175 of 372)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silgan Holdings Inc is a manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products. Its products include: dispensing and specialty closures for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care and lawn and garden products; steel and aluminum containers for pet and human food and general line products; and custom designed plastic containers for pet and human food, consumer health and pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, lawn and garden and automotive products.
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