MothercareLSE:MTCF 12 Days Inventory is 12.44 as of Sep. 2025, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 50.29. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTCF with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mothercare ranks better than 94.76% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Mothercare's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.45 Mil. Mothercare's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £6.60 Mil.
Hence, Mothercare's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 12.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mothercare's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MTCF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.48 Med: 50.29 Max: 189.78
Current: 10.64
During the past 13 years, Mothercare's highest Days Inventory was 189.78. The lowest was 7.48. And the median was 50.29.
LSE:MTCF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 94.76% of 1087
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57
vs LSE:MTCF: 10.64
Mothercare's Days Inventory
increased
from Sep. 2024 (9.13) to Sep. 2025 (12.44).
It might indicate that Mothercare's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Mothercare's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 14.67.
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.
Mothercare's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.04.
Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) 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.
Mothercare'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.
Mothercare'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.
Mothercare Days Inventory Related Terms
Mothercare Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mothercare'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:MTCF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mothercare'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.
Mothercare Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mothercare's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mothercare'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.
Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) has a Days Inventory of 12.44 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mothercare and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 50.29. Over the past decade, Mothercare's Days Inventory has ranged from 7.48 to 189.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #57 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Mothercare's Days Inventory too high?
Mothercare's current Days Inventory of 12.44 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 50.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.48 to a high of 189.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Mothercare's value of 12.44 is 88.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #57 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mothercare has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mothercare's Days Inventory compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #57 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This places Mothercare in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Mothercare's value of 12.44 is 88.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Mothercare's own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.48 to 189.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.29 vs. the industry median of 104.57, Mothercare 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.57, based on 1,087 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. Mothercare's current Days Inventory of 12.44 is 88.1% 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 Mothercare and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mothercare's current Days Inventory is 12.44, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 50.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Mothercare (LSE:MTCF) has a current Days Inventory of 12.44. The current Days Inventory is 12.44, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 50.29 and 88.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. Mothercare's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Mothercare (LSE:MTCF), the current Days Inventory is 12.44 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.
Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.
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