Kesko Oyj (LTS:0BNT) Days Inventory: 40.43 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0BNT Kesko Oyj LTS:0BNT
75 GF Score
Price €21.00
GF Value €19.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kesko Oyj Days Inventory?

Kesko Oyj LTS:0BNT +0.77% 75 Days Inventory is 40.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 37.90. GuruFocus rates LTS:0BNT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Kesko Oyj ranks worse than 51% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kesko Oyj's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,276 Mil. Kesko Oyj's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,880 Mil. Hence, Kesko Oyj's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 40.43.

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

LTS:0BNT' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.64   Med: 37.9   Max: 41.22
Current: 41.22

During the past 13 years, Kesko Oyj's highest Days Inventory was 41.22. The lowest was 32.64. And the median was 37.90.

LTS:0BNT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
51% of 300 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495 vs LTS:0BNT: 41.22

Kesko Oyj's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (41.38) to Jun. 2026 (40.43).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kesko Oyj's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.26.

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. Kesko Oyj's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.38.


Kesko Oyj  (LTS:0BNT) 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.

Kesko Oyj's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

Kesko Oyj's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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.


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Kesko Oyj Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kesko Oyj'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.

Kesko Oyj Days Inventory Chart

Kesko Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Kesko Oyj Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 41.38 40.51 40.00 43.66 40.43

LTS:0BNT vs KR, SFM, ACI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kesko Oyj'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.


Kesko Oyj Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kesko Oyj's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kesko Oyj Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kesko Oyj'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
=( (1096.1 + 1201.2) / 2 ) / 10666.4*365
=1148.65 / 10666.4*365
=39.31

Kesko Oyj's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1284.1 + 1268.4) / 2 ) / 2880.4*365 / 4
=1276.25 / 2880.4*365 / 4
=40.43

* 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 40.43 mean?
Kesko Oyj (LTS:0BNT) has a Days Inventory of 40.43 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kesko Oyj and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.90. Over the past decade, Kesko Oyj's Days Inventory has ranged from 32.64 to 41.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #153 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Kesko Oyj's Days Inventory too high?
Kesko Oyj's current Days Inventory of 40.43 is near median its 10-year median of 37.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.64 to a high of 41.22. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Kesko Oyj's value of 40.43 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #153 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kesko Oyj has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kesko Oyj's Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #153 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kesko Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Kesko Oyj's value of 40.43 is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kesko Oyj's own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.64 to 41.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.90 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Kesko Oyj 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 - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 300 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. Kesko Oyj's current Days Inventory of 40.43 is 0.2% 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 Kesko Oyj and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kesko Oyj's current Days Inventory is 40.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kesko Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesko Oyj (LTS:0BNT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.94, compared to a current price of €21.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 40.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.90 and 0.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Kesko Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Kesko Oyj (LTS:0BNT), the current Days Inventory is 40.43 as of Jun. 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 Kesko Oyj (LTS:0BNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesko Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.94. GuruFocus considers Kesko Oyj to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0BNT:

  • Days Inventory: 40.43 (near median its 10-year median of 37.90)
  • GF Value™: €19.94 vs. price of €21.00 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#153 of 300)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0BNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kesko Oyj Business Description

Address Tyopajankatu 12, Helsinki, FIN, 00580
Kesko Oyj is a Finland-based retail conglomerate that operates in three divisions: Grocery, Building and Technical, and Car. The Grocery segment provides the customers with K-food retailers running their locally tailored stores, acting in a chain business model. Chains include K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket, K-Market, and Neste K. The Building and Technical Sector produces construction materials, leisure athletic goods, and infrastructure tools and operates out of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, both in digital and brick-and-mortar stores. The Car division acts as an importer and leaser for various European car brands, including Volkswagen, SEAT, Audi, and Porsche as well as a seller of used cars online and in-store. The Grocery segment in Finland produces the maximum revenue.
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