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M&ZMAL:MZ 37 Days Inventory is 79.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 79.44. GuruFocus rates MAL:MZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 302 Retail - Defensive companies, M&Z ranks worse than 81.79% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). M&Z's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.48 Mil. M&Z's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.51 Mil.
Hence, M&Z's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 79.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&Z's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MZ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.42 Med: 79.44 Max: 84.04
Current: 83.52
During the past 5 years, M&Z's highest Days Inventory was 84.04. The lowest was 66.42. And the median was 79.44.
MAL:MZ's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 81.79% of 302
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495
vs MAL:MZ: 83.52
M&Z's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (84.04) to Dec. 2025 (79.88).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
M&Z's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.28.
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.
M&Z's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.33.
M&Z (MAL:MZ) 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.
M&Z'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.
M&Z'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.
M&Z Days Inventory Related Terms
M&Z Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&Z'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.
MAL:MZ vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, M&Z'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.
M&Z Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M&Z's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&Z'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.
M&Z (MAL:MZ) has a Days Inventory of 79.88 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on M&Z and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 79.44. Over the past decade, M&Z's Days Inventory has ranged from 66.42 to 84.04. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #247 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is M&Z's Days Inventory too high?
M&Z's current Days Inventory of 79.88 is near median its 10-year median of 79.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.42 to a high of 84.04. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. M&Z's value of 79.88 is 97.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Z ranks #247 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, M&Z has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Z's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #247 out of 302 companies for Days Inventory. This places M&Z in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. M&Z's value of 79.88 is 97.3% above this benchmark. Historically, M&Z's own Days Inventory has ranged from 66.42 to 84.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.44 vs. the industry median of 40.50, M&Z has consistently been above 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 302 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. M&Z's current Days Inventory of 79.88 is 97.3% above 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 M&Z 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. M&Z's current Days Inventory is 79.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 79.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Z stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z (MAL:MZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 79.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 79.44 and 97.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. M&Z's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ), the current Days Inventory is 79.88 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
GuruFocus considers M&Z to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MZ:
Days Inventory: 79.88 (near median its 10-year median of 79.44)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.57 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#247 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M&Z PLC is a company specializing in the sourcing, importation, distribution, and marketing (to the local consumer) of fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical non-medical products for the retail and catering industry. The food brands comprise part of the brand portfolio and can be divided into ambient, chilled, and frozen products. The cleaning products portfolio is divided into home and personal care items. Its brand includes Knorr, Lipton, Pond's, Emborg, asiago food, and others.
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