Shoprite HoldingsLUS:SHOP 100 Days Inventory is 54.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 55.36. GuruFocus rates LUS:SHOP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW429.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoprite Holdings ranks better than 72.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoprite Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:SHOP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.11 Med: 55.36 Max: 62.73
Current: 58.97
During the past 13 years, Shoprite Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 62.73. The lowest was 52.11. And the median was 55.36.
LUS:SHOP's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.31% of 1087
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57
vs LUS:SHOP: 58.97
Shoprite Holdings's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (57.03) to Dec. 2025 (54.16).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shoprite Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.37.
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.
Shoprite Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.23.
Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) 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.
Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Shoprite Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoprite Holdings'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoprite Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) has a Days Inventory of 54.16 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.36. Over the past decade, Shoprite Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 52.11 to 62.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #301 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Shoprite Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current Days Inventory of 54.16 is near median its 10-year median of 55.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.11 to a high of 62.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Shoprite Holdings' value of 54.16 is 48.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #301 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' Days Inventory compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #301 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Shoprite Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Shoprite Holdings' value of 54.16 is 48.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoprite Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 52.11 to 62.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.36 vs. the industry median of 104.57, Shoprite Holdings 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. Shoprite Holdings's current Days Inventory of 54.16 is 48.2% 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 Shoprite Holdings 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. Shoprite Holdings's current Days Inventory is 54.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW429.17, compared to a current price of ZMW350.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 54.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.36 and 48.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP), the current Days Inventory is 54.16 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ZMW350.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW429.17.
GuruFocus considers Shoprite Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LUS:SHOP:
Days Inventory: 54.16 (near median its 10-year median of 55.36)
GF Value™: ZMW429.17 vs. price of ZMW350.00 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#301 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUS:SHOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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