Woolworths GroupHAM:WWR +0.45%76 Days Inventory is 29.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 35.17. GuruFocus rates HAM:WWR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Woolworths Group ranks better than 62.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woolworths Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:WWR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.24 Med: 35.17 Max: 40.33
Current: 31.13
During the past 13 years, Woolworths Group's highest Days Inventory was 40.33. The lowest was 28.24. And the median was 35.17.
HAM:WWR's Days Inventory is ranked better than 62.54% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs HAM:WWR: 31.13
Woolworths Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (30.49) to Dec. 2025 (29.02).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Woolworths Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.29.
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.
Woolworths Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.12.
Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) 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.
Woolworths Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Woolworths Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Woolworths Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Woolworths Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woolworths Group'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.
HAM:WWR vs KR, SFM, ACI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths Group'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.
Woolworths Group Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Group'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.
Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) has a Days Inventory of 29.02 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 35.17. Over the past decade, Woolworths Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 28.24 to 40.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #112 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Woolworths Group's Days Inventory too high?
Woolworths Group's current Days Inventory of 29.02 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 35.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.24 to a high of 40.33. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Woolworths Group's value of 29.02 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #112 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #112 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Woolworths Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Woolworths Group's value of 29.02 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.24 to 40.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.17 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Woolworths Group 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 - 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. Woolworths Group's current Days Inventory of 29.02 is 29.4% 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 Woolworths Group 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. Woolworths Group's current Days Inventory is 29.02, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 35.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.64, compared to a current price of €23.67 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.02, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 35.17 and 29.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR), the current Days Inventory is 29.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.67 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.64.
GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:WWR:
Days Inventory: 29.02 (17% below median its 10-year median of 35.17)
GF Value™: €20.64 vs. price of €23.67 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#112 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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