Grainger (LSE:GRI) Days Inventory: 1,538.78 (As of Sep. 2025) — 29% Below Median


LSE:GRI Grainger PLC LSE:GRI
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Price £1.75
GF Value £1.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Grainger Days Inventory?

Grainger LSE:GRI -1.02% 68 Days Inventory is 1,538.78 as of Sep. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 2,172.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:GRI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,316 Real Estate companies, Grainger ranks worse than 69.83% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Grainger's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £370.2 Mil. Grainger's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £43.9 Mil. Hence, Grainger's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1,538.78.

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

LSE:GRI' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1125.24   Med: 2172.85   Max: 3564.21
Current: 1426.64

During the past 13 years, Grainger's highest Days Inventory was 3564.21. The lowest was 1125.24. And the median was 2172.85.

LSE:GRI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
69.83% of 1316 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 692.15 vs LSE:GRI: 1426.64

Grainger's Days Inventory increased from Sep. 2024 (800.41) to Sep. 2025 (1,538.78). It might indicate that Grainger's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Grainger's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.12.

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. Grainger's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.94.


Grainger  (LSE:GRI) 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.

Grainger's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 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.

Grainger's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 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.


Grainger Days Inventory Related Terms


Grainger Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grainger'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.

Grainger Days Inventory Chart

Grainger 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 2,185.46 1,542.65 1,393.46 1,125.24 1,409.19

Grainger Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 1,046.74 1,914.04 800.41 1,344.94 1,538.78

LSE:GRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Grainger'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.


Grainger Days Inventory vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Grainger's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grainger Days Inventory Calculation

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

Grainger'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
=( (363.1 + 363.5) / 2 ) / 94.1*365
=363.3 / 94.1*365
=1,409.19

Grainger's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (376.8 + 363.5) / 2 ) / 43.9*365 / 2
=370.15 / 43.9*365 / 2
=1,538.78

* 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 1,538.78 mean?
Grainger (LSE:GRI) has a Days Inventory of 1,538.78 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Grainger and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 2,172.85. Over the past decade, Grainger's Days Inventory has ranged from 1,125.24 to 3,564.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #919 out of 1316 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Grainger's Days Inventory too high?
Grainger's current Days Inventory of 1,538.78 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2,172.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1,125.24 to a high of 3,564.21. The Real Estate industry median Days Inventory is 692.15. Grainger's value of 1,538.78 is 122.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grainger ranks #919 out of 1316 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grainger has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grainger's Days Inventory compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #919 out of 1316 companies for Days Inventory. This places Grainger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 692.15. Grainger's value of 1,538.78 is 122.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Grainger's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1,125.24 to 3,564.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2,172.85 vs. the industry median of 692.15, Grainger 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 Real Estate company?
The median Days Inventory among Real Estate companies is 692.15, based on 1,316 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. Grainger's current Days Inventory of 1,538.78 is 122.3% 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 Grainger and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Inventory is 692.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grainger's current Days Inventory is 1,538.78, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 2,172.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grainger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger (LSE:GRI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.54, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1,538.78, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2,172.85 and 122.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 692.15. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Grainger (LSE:GRI), the current Days Inventory is 1,538.78 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Grainger (LSE:GRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.54. GuruFocus considers Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GRI:

  • Days Inventory: 1,538.78 (29% below median its 10-year median of 2,172.85)
  • GF Value™: £1.54 vs. price of £1.75 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.3% above the Real Estate median (#919 of 1316)

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


Grainger Business Description

Other Exchanges GRGTF:USAGRIl:UK1U4:Germany
Address St James Boulevard, Citygate, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR, NE1 4JE
Grainger PLC owns, leases, and manages residential properties. The company derives the vast majority of its revenue through property sales and rental income. The business categorizes its operations into U.K. residential, retirement solutions, fund and third-party management, the U.K. and European development, German residential, and others. U.K. Residential represents the bulk of the group's revenue, with retirement solutions and the UK and European development also contributing a substantial portion. The company also offers residential fund- and asset management services. The two segments for the company are PRS which derives maximum revenue, and Reversionary.
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