KTB (Kontoor Brands) Days Inventory: 165.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median


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What is Kontoor Brands Days Inventory?

Kontoor Brands KTB +1.78% 80 Days Inventory is 165.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 110.12. GuruFocus rates KTB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kontoor Brands ranks better than 52.09% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kontoor Brands's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $515 Mil. Kontoor Brands's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $284 Mil. Hence, Kontoor Brands's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 165.53.

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

KTB' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.86   Med: 110.12   Max: 131.77
Current: 126.61

During the past 10 years, Kontoor Brands's highest Days Inventory was 131.77. The lowest was 93.86. And the median was 110.12.

KTB's Days Inventory is ranked better than
52.09% of 1004 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.785 vs KTB: 126.61

Kontoor Brands's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (165.11) to Mar. 2026 (165.53). It might indicate that Kontoor Brands's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kontoor Brands's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.

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. Kontoor Brands's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84.


Kontoor Brands  (NYSE:KTB) 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.

Kontoor Brands'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.

Kontoor Brands'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.


Kontoor Brands Days Inventory Related Terms


Kontoor Brands Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kontoor Brands'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.

Kontoor Brands Days Inventory Chart

Kontoor Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Kontoor Brands Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KTB vs ZGN, PVH, COLM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kontoor Brands'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.


Kontoor Brands Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kontoor Brands's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kontoor Brands's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kontoor Brands Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kontoor Brands'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
=( (390.209 + 566.682) / 2 ) / 1729.067*365
=478.4455 / 1729.067*365
=101.00

Kontoor Brands'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (566.682 + 463.501) / 2 ) / 283.948*365 / 4
=515.0915 / 283.948*365 / 4
=165.53

* 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 165.53 mean?
Kontoor Brands (KTB) has a Days Inventory of 165.53 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kontoor Brands and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 110.12. Over the past decade, Kontoor Brands' Days Inventory has ranged from 93.86 to 131.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #481 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Kontoor Brands' Days Inventory too high?
Kontoor Brands' current Days Inventory of 165.53 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 110.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.86 to a high of 131.77. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.79. Kontoor Brands' value of 165.53 is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #481 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' Days Inventory compare to ZGN and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #481 out of 1004 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Kontoor Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.79. Kontoor Brands' value of 165.53 is 24.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kontoor Brands' own Days Inventory has ranged from 93.86 to 131.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 110.12 vs. the industry median of 132.79, Kontoor Brands 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.79, based on 1,004 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. Kontoor Brands's current Days Inventory of 165.53 is 24.7% 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 Kontoor Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontoor Brands's current Days Inventory is 165.53, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 110.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands (KTB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.14, compared to a current price of $85.66 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 165.53, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 110.12 and 24.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.79. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB), the current Days Inventory is 165.53 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $85.66 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.14. GuruFocus considers Kontoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KTB:

  • Days Inventory: 165.53 (50% above median its 10-year median of 110.12)
  • GF Value™: $73.14 vs. price of $85.66 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#481 of 1004)

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Kontoor Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges 3KO:Germany
Address 400 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC, USA, 27401
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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