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Ingles MarketsIMKTA -1.68%69 Days Inventory is 42.24 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 40.92. GuruFocus rates IMKTA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Ingles Markets ranks worse than 53.49% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ingles Markets's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $480 Mil. Ingles Markets's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,036 Mil.
Hence, Ingles Markets's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 42.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingles Markets's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
IMKTA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.3 Med: 40.92 Max: 43.39
Current: 43.1
During the past 13 years, Ingles Markets's highest Days Inventory was 43.39. The lowest was 36.30. And the median was 40.92.
IMKTA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 53.49% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.65
vs IMKTA: 43.10
Ingles Markets's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (43.83) to Jun. 2026 (42.24).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ingles Markets's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.16.
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.
Ingles Markets's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.35.
Ingles Markets (NAS:IMKTA) 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.
Ingles Markets's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Ingles Markets's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Ingles Markets Days Inventory Related Terms
Ingles Markets Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Days Inventory of 42.24 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ingles Markets and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.92. Over the past decade, Ingles Markets' Days Inventory has ranged from 36.30 to 43.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #161 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Ingles Markets' Days Inventory too high?
Ingles Markets' current Days Inventory of 42.24 is near median its 10-year median of 40.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.30 to a high of 43.39. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.65. Ingles Markets' value of 42.24 is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #161 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Days Inventory compare to WMK and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #161 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ingles Markets in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.65. Ingles Markets' value of 42.24 is 3.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ingles Markets' own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.30 to 43.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.92 vs. the industry median of 40.65, Ingles Markets 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 40.65, based on 301 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. Ingles Markets's current Days Inventory of 42.24 is 3.9% 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 Ingles Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingles Markets's current Days Inventory is 42.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.09, compared to a current price of $86.96 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.92 and 3.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.65. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Days Inventory is 42.24 as of Jun. 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.96 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.09.
GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMKTA:
Days Inventory: 42.24 (near median its 10-year median of 40.92)
GF Value™: $70.09 vs. price of $86.96 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#161 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMKTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
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