Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) Days Inventory: 174.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Burberry Group Days Inventory?

Burberry Group LSE:BRBY -3.31% 76 Days Inventory is 174.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 185.82. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRBY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burberry Group ranks worse than 76.81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Burberry Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £427 Mil. Burberry Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £446 Mil. Hence, Burberry Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 174.73.

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

LSE:BRBY' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 174.89   Med: 185.82   Max: 228.13
Current: 200.12

During the past 13 years, Burberry Group's highest Days Inventory was 228.13. The lowest was 174.89. And the median was 185.82.

LSE:BRBY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
76.81% of 1091 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.43 vs LSE:BRBY: 200.12

Burberry Group's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (176.95) to Mar. 2026 (174.73).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Burberry Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.

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. Burberry Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.


Burberry Group  (LSE:BRBY) 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.

Burberry 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.

Burberry 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.


Burberry Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Burberry Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burberry 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.

Burberry Group Days Inventory Chart

Burberry Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Burberry Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LSE:BRBY vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Burberry 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.


Burberry Group Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Burberry Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Burberry Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Burberry Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (424 + 401) / 2 ) / 777*365
=412.5 / 777*365
=193.77

Burberry Group'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
=( (453 + 401) / 2 ) / 446*365 / 2
=427 / 446*365 / 2
=174.73

* 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 174.73 mean?
Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) has a Days Inventory of 174.73 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Burberry Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 185.82. Over the past decade, Burberry Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 174.89 to 228.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #838 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Burberry Group's Days Inventory too high?
Burberry Group's current Days Inventory of 174.73 is near median its 10-year median of 185.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 174.89 to a high of 228.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Burberry Group's value of 174.73 is 65.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #838 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Burberry Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burberry Group's Days Inventory compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #838 out of 1091 companies for Days Inventory. This places Burberry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Burberry Group's value of 174.73 is 65.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Burberry Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 174.89 to 228.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 185.82 vs. the industry median of 105.43, Burberry 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.43, based on 1,091 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. Burberry Group's current Days Inventory of 174.73 is 65.7% 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 Burberry Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burberry Group's current Days Inventory is 174.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 185.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burberry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.99, compared to a current price of £10.51 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 174.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 185.82 and 65.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.43. Burberry Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY), the current Days Inventory is 174.73 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 Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £10.51 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.99. GuruFocus considers Burberry Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BRBY:

  • Days Inventory: 174.73 (near median its 10-year median of 185.82)
  • GF Value™: £10.99 vs. price of £10.51 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#838 of 1091)

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


Burberry Group Business Description

Address Horseferry Road, Horseferry House, Westminster, London, GBR, SW1P 2AW
Burberry, a British luxury monobrand that is more than 160 years old, is best known for its outerwear and signature plaid scarves. It has a global presence, with 35% of revenue generated in Europe, 43% in Asia, and 22% in North America. Apparel contributes over 60% of sales.
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