HWDJY (Howden Joinery Group) Days Inventory: 144.66 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


HWDJY Howden Joinery Group PLC HWDJY
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What is Howden Joinery Group Days Inventory?

Howden Joinery Group HWDJY +16.06% 82 Days Inventory is 144.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 140.42. GuruFocus rates HWDJY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 413 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Howden Joinery Group ranks worse than 77.72% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Howden Joinery Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $557 Mil. Howden Joinery Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $702 Mil. Hence, Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 144.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HWDJY' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 126.23   Med: 140.42   Max: 164.01
Current: 164.01

During the past 13 years, Howden Joinery Group's highest Days Inventory was 164.01. The lowest was 126.23. And the median was 140.42.

HWDJY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
77.72% of 413 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 95.92 vs HWDJY: 164.01

Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (143.19) to Dec. 2025 (144.66). It might indicate that Howden Joinery Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Howden Joinery Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.26.

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. Howden Joinery Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.29.


Howden Joinery Group  (OTCPK:HWDJY) 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.

Howden Joinery 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.

Howden Joinery 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.


Howden Joinery Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Howden Joinery Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howden Joinery 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.

Howden Joinery Group Days Inventory Chart

Howden Joinery Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Howden Joinery Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HWDJY vs SN, SGI, MHK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Howden Joinery 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.


Howden Joinery Group Days Inventory vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Howden Joinery Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (493.932 + 547.791) / 2 ) / 1208.3*365
=520.8615 / 1208.3*365
=157.34

Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (565.536 + 547.791) / 2 ) / 702.276*365 / 2
=556.6635 / 702.276*365 / 2
=144.66

* 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 144.66 mean?
Howden Joinery Group (HWDJY) has a Days Inventory of 144.66 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Howden Joinery Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 140.42. Over the past decade, Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 126.23 to 164.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #321 out of 413 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory too high?
Howden Joinery Group's current Days Inventory of 144.66 is near median its 10-year median of 140.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 126.23 to a high of 164.01. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Days Inventory is 95.92. Howden Joinery Group's value of 144.66 is 50.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #321 out of 413 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Howden Joinery Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howden Joinery Group's Days Inventory compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Howden Joinery Group ranks #321 out of 413 companies for Days Inventory. This places Howden Joinery Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 95.92. Howden Joinery Group's value of 144.66 is 50.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Howden Joinery Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 126.23 to 164.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 140.42 vs. the industry median of 95.92, Howden Joinery Group 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Days Inventory among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 95.92, based on 413 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. Howden Joinery Group's current Days Inventory of 144.66 is 50.8% 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 Howden Joinery Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Days Inventory is 95.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howden Joinery Group's current Days Inventory is 144.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 140.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howden Joinery Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howden Joinery Group (HWDJY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.88, compared to a current price of $45.74 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 144.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 140.42 and 50.8% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 95.92. Howden Joinery Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Howden Joinery Group (HWDJY), the current Days Inventory is 144.66 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 Howden Joinery Group (HWDJY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howden Joinery Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $45.74 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.88. GuruFocus considers Howden Joinery Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HWDJY:

  • Days Inventory: 144.66 (near median its 10-year median of 140.42)
  • GF Value™: $49.88 vs. price of $45.74 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 50.8% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#321 of 413)

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


Howden Joinery Group Business Description

Address 105 Wigmore Street, London, GBR, W1U 1QY
Howden Joinery Group Plc is the UK's specialist trade-only kitchen and joinery supplier, focused on serving trade customers through an in-stock, local depot model supported by UK manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. The Company designs, manufactures, and sources kitchen and joinery products, including cabinets, cabinet frontals, worktops, and skirting boards, and supplies a multiple products such as appliances, joinery, flooring, and hardware necessary to complete any kitchen, along with design, planning, and support services to trade customers. The business operates as a trade-only, in-stock kitchen and joinery supply model supported by manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the UK.
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