Grocery Outlet HoldingGO +4.09%68 Days Inventory is 42.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 44.53. GuruFocus rates GO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks worse than 54.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grocery Outlet Holding's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
GO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.23 Med: 44.53 Max: 46.27
Current: 43.51
During the past 10 years, Grocery Outlet Holding's highest Days Inventory was 46.27. The lowest was 39.23. And the median was 44.53.
GO's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 54.18% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs GO: 43.51
Grocery Outlet Holding's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (45.46) to Mar. 2026 (42.73).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Grocery Outlet Holding's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.14.
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.
Grocery Outlet Holding's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
Grocery Outlet Holding (NAS:GO) 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.
Grocery Outlet Holding'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.
Grocery Outlet Holding'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.
Grocery Outlet Holding Days Inventory Related Terms
Grocery Outlet Holding Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grocery Outlet Holding'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.
GO vs YSWY, VLGEA, NGVC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Grocery Outlet Holding'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.
Grocery Outlet Holding Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grocery Outlet Holding's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grocery Outlet Holding'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.
Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) has a Days Inventory of 42.73 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Grocery Outlet Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.53. Over the past decade, Grocery Outlet Holding's Days Inventory has ranged from 39.23 to 46.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks #162 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Grocery Outlet Holding's Days Inventory too high?
Grocery Outlet Holding's current Days Inventory of 42.73 is near median its 10-year median of 44.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.23 to a high of 46.27. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Grocery Outlet Holding's value of 42.73 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks #162 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grocery Outlet Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grocery Outlet Holding's Days Inventory compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks #162 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This places Grocery Outlet Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Grocery Outlet Holding's value of 42.73 is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Grocery Outlet Holding's own Days Inventory has ranged from 39.23 to 46.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.53 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Grocery Outlet Holding 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 41.10, based on 299 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. Grocery Outlet Holding's current Days Inventory of 42.73 is 4% 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 Grocery Outlet Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grocery Outlet Holding's current Days Inventory is 42.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grocery Outlet Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $9.87 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.53 and 4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Grocery Outlet Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Grocery Outlet Holding (GO), the current Days Inventory is 42.73 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 Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grocery Outlet Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.87 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40.
GuruFocus considers Grocery Outlet Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GO:
Days Inventory: 42.73 (near median its 10-year median of 44.53)
GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $9.87 (49.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#162 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp is a grocery store operator in the United States. It is a retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold through a network of independently operated stores. The stores are run by Entrepreneurial independent operators which create a neighborhood feel through personalized customer service and a localized product offering.
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