LWSGF (Lewis Group) Days Inventory: 78.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Below Median


What is Lewis Group Days Inventory?

Lewis Group LWSGF 95 Days Inventory is 78.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 109.17. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 95/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 62.65% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lewis Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $55.18 Mil. Lewis Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $127.97 Mil. Hence, Lewis Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.69.

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

LWSGF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.91   Med: 109.17   Max: 137.64
Current: 78.42

During the past 13 years, Lewis Group's highest Days Inventory was 137.64. The lowest was 67.91. And the median was 109.17.

LWSGF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
62.65% of 1087 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57 vs LWSGF: 78.42

Lewis Group's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (93.03) to Mar. 2026 (78.69).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Lewis Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.32.

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. Lewis Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.


Lewis Group  (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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.

Lewis Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 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.

Lewis Group's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 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.


Lewis Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Lewis Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lewis 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.

Lewis Group Days Inventory Chart

Lewis Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Lewis Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LWSGF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.


Lewis Group Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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



Lewis Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Lewis Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (41.936 + 45.894) / 2 ) / 246.212*365
=43.915 / 246.212*365
=65.10

Lewis Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (64.464 + 45.894) / 2 ) / 127.968*365 / 2
=55.179 / 127.968*365 / 2
=78.69

* 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 78.69 mean?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a Days Inventory of 78.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 109.17. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 67.91 to 137.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #406 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Lewis Group's Days Inventory too high?
Lewis Group's current Days Inventory of 78.69 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 109.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.91 to a high of 137.64. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Lewis Group's value of 78.69 is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #406 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Days Inventory compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #406 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Lewis Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Lewis Group's value of 78.69 is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 67.91 to 137.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 109.17 vs. the industry median of 104.57, Lewis 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 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. Lewis Group's current Days Inventory of 78.69 is 24.7% 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 Lewis Group 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. Lewis Group's current Days Inventory is 78.69, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 109.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current Days Inventory of 78.69. The current Days Inventory is 78.69, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 109.17 and 24.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current Days Inventory is 78.69 as of Mar. 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.

Lewis Group Business Description

Other Exchanges LEW:South Africa
Address 53A Victoria Road, Universal House, Woodstock, Cape Town, ZAF, 7925
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.