MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 Days Inventory is 37.11 as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 28.95. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 51.67% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Metcash's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,108 Mil. Metcash's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $5,449 Mil.
Hence, Metcash's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 37.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.29 Med: 28.95 Max: 38.93
Current: 38.93
During the past 13 years, Metcash's highest Days Inventory was 38.93. The lowest was 20.29. And the median was 28.95.
MCSHF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 51.67% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.805
vs MCSHF: 38.93
Metcash's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (37.56) to Apr. 2026 (37.11).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Metcash's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.92.
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.
Metcash's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.18.
Metcash (OTCPK:MCSHF) 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.
Metcash's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Apr. 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.
Metcash's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 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.
Metcash Days Inventory Related Terms
Metcash Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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.
MCSHF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Days Inventory of 37.11 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 28.95. Over the past decade, Metcash's Days Inventory has ranged from 20.29 to 38.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #145 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Metcash's Days Inventory too high?
Metcash's current Days Inventory of 37.11 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 28.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.29 to a high of 38.93. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.81. Metcash's value of 37.11 is 9.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #145 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #145 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Metcash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.81. Metcash's value of 37.11 is 9.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own Days Inventory has ranged from 20.29 to 38.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.95 vs. the industry median of 40.81, Metcash 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 40.81, 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. Metcash's current Days Inventory of 37.11 is 9.1% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Days Inventory is 37.11, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 28.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.75, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 37.11, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 28.95 and 9.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.81. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Days Inventory is 37.11 as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.75.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
Days Inventory: 37.11 (28% above median its 10-year median of 28.95)
GF Value™: $1.75 vs. price of $1.48 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#145 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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