Pepkor Holdings (JSE:PPH) Days Inventory: 107.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:PPH Pepkor Holdings Ltd JSE:PPH
82 GF Score
Price R21.43
GF Value R26.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Pepkor Holdings Days Inventory?

Pepkor Holdings JSE:PPH -1.38% 82 Days Inventory is 107.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 104.84. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pepkor Holdings ranks worse than 53.49% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Pepkor Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R19,193 Mil. Pepkor Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R32,452 Mil. Hence, Pepkor Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 107.94.

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

JSE:PPH' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.74   Med: 104.84   Max: 124.65
Current: 114.2

During the past 11 years, Pepkor Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 124.65. The lowest was 84.74. And the median was 104.84.

JSE:PPH's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
53.49% of 1088 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.13 vs JSE:PPH: 114.20

Pepkor Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (110.66) to Mar. 2026 (107.94).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Pepkor Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.69.

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. Pepkor Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.


Pepkor Holdings  (JSE:PPH) 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.

Pepkor 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.

Pepkor 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.


Pepkor Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Pepkor Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pepkor 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.

Pepkor Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Pepkor Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 91.04 105.78 123.69 119.81 114.89

Pepkor 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 112.68 118.99 110.66 120.63 107.94

JSE:PPH vs DDS, M: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Pepkor 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.


Pepkor Holdings Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pepkor Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pepkor Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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Pepkor Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Pepkor Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (17509 + 18618) / 2 ) / 57388*365
=18063.5 / 57388*365
=114.89

Pepkor 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
=( (18618 + 19768) / 2 ) / 32452*365 / 2
=19193 / 32452*365 / 2
=107.94

* 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 107.94 mean?
Pepkor Holdings (JSE:PPH) has a Days Inventory of 107.94 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 104.84. Over the past decade, Pepkor Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 84.74 to 124.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #582 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Pepkor Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Pepkor Holdings' current Days Inventory of 107.94 is near median its 10-year median of 104.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.74 to a high of 124.65. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. Pepkor Holdings' value of 107.94 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #582 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepkor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepkor Holdings' Days Inventory compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #582 out of 1088 companies for Days Inventory. This places Pepkor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. Pepkor Holdings' value of 107.94 is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepkor Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 84.74 to 124.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 104.84 vs. the industry median of 105.13, Pepkor Holdings 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.13, based on 1,088 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. Pepkor Holdings's current Days Inventory of 107.94 is 2.7% 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 Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepkor Holdings's current Days Inventory is 107.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 104.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepkor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepkor Holdings (JSE:PPH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.78, compared to a current price of R21.43 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 107.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 104.84 and 2.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.13. Pepkor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Pepkor Holdings (JSE:PPH), the current Days Inventory is 107.94 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 Pepkor Holdings (JSE:PPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepkor Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R21.43 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of R26.78. GuruFocus considers Pepkor Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PPH:

  • Days Inventory: 107.94 (near median its 10-year median of 104.84)
  • GF Value™: R26.78 vs. price of R21.43 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#582 of 1088)

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


Pepkor Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges S1VA:Germany
Address 36 Stellenberg Road, Parow Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7493
Pepkor Holdings Ltd is a South African retail investment company specializing in discount and value consumer goods. The company operates across three segments: i) Clothing and general merchandise: This segment includes all clothing, footwear and homeware (CFH) retail brands. ii) Furniture, appliances and electronics: This segment includes the Pepkor Lifestyle retail business. iii) FinTech: This segment provides Financial services including Lending, Insurance, etc. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Clothing and general merchandise segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from South Africa.
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