MDLZ (Mondelez International) Days Inventory: 53.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Mondelez International Days Inventory?

Mondelez International MDLZ +2.63% 80 Days Inventory is 53.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 58.21. GuruFocus rates MDLZ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mondelez International ranks better than 67.49% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Mondelez International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,249 Mil. Mondelez International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,277 Mil. Hence, Mondelez International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.28.

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

MDLZ' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.52   Med: 58.21   Max: 61.22
Current: 59.46

During the past 13 years, Mondelez International's highest Days Inventory was 61.22. The lowest was 54.52. And the median was 58.21.

MDLZ's Days Inventory is ranked better than
67.49% of 1864 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655 vs MDLZ: 59.46

Mondelez International's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (53.57) to Mar. 2026 (53.28).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Mondelez International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.71.

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. Mondelez International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.


Mondelez International  (NAS:MDLZ) 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.

Mondelez International's Inventory Turnover for the three 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.

Mondelez International's Inventory to Revenue for the three 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.


Mondelez International Days Inventory Related Terms


Mondelez International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mondelez International'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.

Mondelez International Days Inventory Chart

Mondelez International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Mondelez International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MDLZ vs HSY, TR, SOWG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Mondelez International'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.


Mondelez International Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mondelez International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mondelez International's Days Inventory falls into.


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Mondelez International Days Inventory Calculation

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

Mondelez International'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
=( (3827 + 4419) / 2 ) / 27602*365
=4123 / 27602*365
=54.52

Mondelez International'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4419 + 4079) / 2 ) / 7277*365 / 4
=4249 / 7277*365 / 4
=53.28

* 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 53.28 mean?
Mondelez International (MDLZ) has a Days Inventory of 53.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mondelez International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.21. Over the past decade, Mondelez International's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.52 to 61.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #606 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Mondelez International's Days Inventory too high?
Mondelez International's current Days Inventory of 53.28 is near median its 10-year median of 58.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.52 to a high of 61.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Mondelez International's value of 53.28 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #606 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mondelez International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mondelez International's Days Inventory compare to HSY and TR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #606 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Mondelez International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Mondelez International's value of 53.28 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Mondelez International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.52 to 61.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.21 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Mondelez International 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,864 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. Mondelez International's current Days Inventory of 53.28 is 35.5% 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 Mondelez International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mondelez International's current Days Inventory is 53.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mondelez International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International (MDLZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.66, compared to a current price of $60.91 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 53.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.21 and 35.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Mondelez International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ), the current Days Inventory is 53.28 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.

Is Mondelez International (MDLZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $60.91 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.66. GuruFocus considers Mondelez International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MDLZ:

  • Days Inventory: 53.28 (near median its 10-year median of 58.21)
  • GF Value™: $76.66 vs. price of $60.91 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#606 of 1864)

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Mondelez International Business Description

Address 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
Mondelez has operated independently since its split from the former Kraft Foods North American grocery business in October 2012. The firm is a leading player in the global snack enclave with a presence in the biscuit (48% of sales as of the end of fiscal 2025), chocolate (33%), gum/candy (10%), beverage (3%), and cheese and grocery (6%) aisles. Mondelez's portfolio includes well-known brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Halls, and Cadbury. The firm derives around one-third of its revenue from developing markets, around 40% from Europe, and more than one-fourth from North America.
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