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Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret ASIST:MERKO -1.91%12 Days Inventory is 199.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 183% above its 10-year median of 70.40. GuruFocus rates IST:MERKO with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,870 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks worse than 99.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
IST:MERKO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.63 Med: 70.4 Max: 3503.65
Current: 3503.65
During the past 13 years, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's highest Days Inventory was 3503.65. The lowest was 65.63. And the median was 70.40.
IST:MERKO's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 99.84% of 1870
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945
vs IST:MERKO: 3503.65
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
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.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.98.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERKO) 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.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS'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.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS'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.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory Related Terms
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS'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.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS'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.
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERKO) has a Days Inventory of 199.39 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 183% above median its historical median of 70.40. Over the past decade, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory has ranged from 65.63 to 3,503.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #1867 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory too high?
Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Days Inventory of 199.39 is 183% above median its 10-year median of 70.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.63 to a high of 3,503.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's value of 199.39 is 140.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #1867 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #1867 out of 1870 companies for Days Inventory. This places Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's value of 199.39 is 140.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 65.63 to 3,503.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.40 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,870 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. Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Days Inventory of 199.39 is 140.4% 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 Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Days Inventory is 199.39, which is 183% above median its own 10-year median of 70.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERKO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺0.25, compared to a current price of ₺1.54 — trading 516% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 199.39, which is 183% above median its 10-year median of 70.40 and 140.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERKO), the current Days Inventory is 199.39 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 Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERKO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺1.54 is trading 516% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺0.25.
GuruFocus considers Merko Gidanayi Ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:MERKO:
Days Inventory: 199.39 (183% above median its 10-year median of 70.40)
GF Value™: ₺0.25 vs. price of ₺1.54 (516% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1867 of 1870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:MERKO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Merko Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS operates as a tomato processor. The company's products are categorized as Aseptic Chopped Tomatoes, in a tin box Chopped Tomatoes, and tomato juice concentrate.
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