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Premier GroupJSE:PMR +0.16%59 Days Inventory is 89.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 60.95. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R151.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks worse than 81.33% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Premier Group's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,383 Mil. Premier Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R6,899 Mil.
Hence, Premier Group's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 89.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.74 Med: 60.95 Max: 91.16
Current: 81.18
During the past 5 years, Premier Group's highest Days Inventory was 91.16. The lowest was 58.74. And the median was 60.95.
JSE:PMR's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 81.33% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495
vs JSE:PMR: 81.18
Premier Group's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (61.27) to Mar. 2026 (89.50).
It might indicate that Premier Group's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
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.
Premier Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.04.
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.
Premier Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) 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.
Premier Group'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.
Premier Group'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.
Premier Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Premier Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier 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.
Premier Group Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier 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.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a Days Inventory of 89.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 60.95. Over the past decade, Premier Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 58.74 to 91.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #244 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Premier Group's Days Inventory too high?
Premier Group's current Days Inventory of 89.50 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 60.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.74 to a high of 91.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Premier Group's value of 89.50 is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #244 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #244 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This places Premier Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Premier Group's value of 89.50 is 121% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 58.74 to 91.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.95 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Premier 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 300 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. Premier Group's current Days Inventory of 89.50 is 121% 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 Premier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current Days Inventory is 89.50, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 60.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group (JSE:PMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R151.93, compared to a current price of R178.04 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 89.50, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 60.95 and 121% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current Days Inventory is 89.50 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R178.04 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R151.93.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
Days Inventory: 89.50 (47% above median its 10-year median of 60.95)
GF Value™: R151.93 vs. price of R178.04 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121% above the Retail - Defensive median (#244 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of staple milling and baking products, confectionery and home and personal care (HPC) products. The company is organized into two segments Millbake and Groceries and International. It derives maximum revenue from Millbake segment.
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