Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) Days Inventory: 38.55 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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HKSE:00374 Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Ltd HKSE:00374
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What is Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Days Inventory?

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings HKSE:00374 55 Days Inventory is 38.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 41.22. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00374 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,878 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks better than 82.37% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$323 Mil. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$1,527 Mil. Hence, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00374' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.11   Med: 41.22   Max: 63.33
Current: 41.18

During the past 13 years, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 63.33. The lowest was 37.11. And the median was 41.22.

HKSE:00374's Days Inventory is ranked better than
82.37% of 1878 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.77 vs HKSE:00374: 41.18

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (40.37) to Mar. 2026 (38.55).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.73.

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. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.


Four Seas Mercantile Holdings  (HKSE:00374) 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.

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Four Seas Mercantile 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.

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 39.66 41.52 37.11 39.68 40.91

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 36.07 40.81 40.37 44.43 38.55

HKSE:00374 vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Four Seas Mercantile 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.


Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (330.127 + 315.815) / 2 ) / 2881.23*365
=322.971 / 2881.23*365
=40.91

Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (329.227 + 315.815) / 2 ) / 1527.038*365 / 2
=322.521 / 1527.038*365 / 2
=38.55

* 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 38.55 mean?
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) has a Days Inventory of 38.55 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Four Seas Mercantile Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.22. Over the past decade, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 37.11 to 63.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks #331 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' current Days Inventory of 38.55 is near median its 10-year median of 41.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.11 to a high of 63.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.77. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' value of 38.55 is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks #331 out of 1878 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings ranks #331 out of 1878 companies for Days Inventory. This places Four Seas Mercantile Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.77. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' value of 38.55 is 53.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.11 to 63.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.22 vs. the industry median of 82.77, Four Seas Mercantile 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.77, based on 1,878 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. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's current Days Inventory of 38.55 is 53.4% 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 Four Seas Mercantile Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings's current Days Inventory is 38.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Four Seas Mercantile Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.49, compared to a current price of HK$2.50 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 38.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.22 and 53.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.77. Four Seas Mercantile Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374), the current Days Inventory is 38.55 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 Four Seas Mercantile Holdings (HKSE:00374) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seas Mercantile Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.50 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.49. GuruFocus considers Four Seas Mercantile Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00374:

  • Days Inventory: 38.55 (near median its 10-year median of 41.22)
  • GF Value™: HK$2.49 vs. price of HK$2.50 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#331 of 1878)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00374 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Business Description

Address No. 41 King Yip Street, 31st Floor, Four Seas Group Centre, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's geographical segment includes Hong Kong; Mainland China and Japan. The company generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong. The Hong Kong segment is engaged in the operation of restaurants, the manufacture and trading of snack foods, confectionery, beverages, frozen food products, ham and ham-related products and noodles, as well as the retailing of snack foods, confectionery and beverages, and providing catering services in Hong Kong.
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