Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF -7.21%59 Days Inventory is 40.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 39.12. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 89.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.64 Med: 39.12 Max: 41.84
Current: 40.2
During the past 13 years, Macfarlane Group's highest Days Inventory was 41.84. The lowest was 34.64. And the median was 39.12.
LSE:MACF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 89.78% of 372
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.47
vs LSE:MACF: 40.20
Macfarlane Group's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (39.55) to Dec. 2025 (40.53).
It might indicate that Macfarlane Group's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Macfarlane Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.50.
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.
Macfarlane Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 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.
Macfarlane Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 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.
Macfarlane Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane 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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Days Inventory of 40.53 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.12. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 34.64 to 41.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #38 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Days Inventory too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Days Inventory of 40.53 is near median its 10-year median of 39.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.64 to a high of 41.84. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Macfarlane Group's value of 40.53 is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #38 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #38 out of 372 companies for Days Inventory. This places Macfarlane Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Macfarlane Group's value of 40.53 is 47.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 34.64 to 41.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.12 vs. the industry median of 77.47, Macfarlane Group has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.47, based on 372 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. Macfarlane Group's current Days Inventory of 40.53 is 47.7% below 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Days Inventory is 40.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.63 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 40.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.12 and 47.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.47. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Days Inventory is 40.53 as of Dec. 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.63 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Days Inventory: 40.53 (near median its 10-year median of 39.12)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.63 (46.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#38 of 372)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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