Ajinomoto CoMEX:2802N 79 Days Inventory is 112.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 100.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:2802N with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN206.37. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,867 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks worse than 67.54% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ajinomoto Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN37,360 Mil. Ajinomoto Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN30,428 Mil.
Hence, Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 112.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:2802N'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.15 Med: 100.61 Max: 116.17
Current: 116.17
During the past 13 years, Ajinomoto Co's highest Days Inventory was 116.17. The lowest was 89.15. And the median was 100.61.
MEX:2802N's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 67.54% of 1867
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.66
vs MEX:2802N: 116.17
Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (108.22) to Mar. 2026 (112.04).
It might indicate that Ajinomoto Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ajinomoto Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.
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.
Ajinomoto Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
Ajinomoto Co (MEX:2802N) 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.
Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto Co'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co (MEX:2802N) has a Days Inventory of 112.04 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 100.61. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 89.15 to 116.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1261 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Days Inventory of 112.04 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 100.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.15 to a high of 116.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Ajinomoto Co's value of 112.04 is 35.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1261 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1261 out of 1867 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ajinomoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Ajinomoto Co's value of 112.04 is 35.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 89.15 to 116.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.61 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Ajinomoto Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,867 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Days Inventory of 112.04 is 35.5% 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 Ajinomoto Co 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Days Inventory is 112.04, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 100.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Ajinomoto Co (MEX:2802N) has a current Days Inventory of 112.04. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN206.37, compared to a current price of MXN316.69 — trading 53.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 112.04, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 100.61 and 35.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Ajinomoto Co (MEX:2802N), the current Days Inventory is 112.04 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 Ajinomoto Co (MEX:2802N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN316.69 is trading 53.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN206.37.
Key valuation signals for MEX:2802N:
Days Inventory: 112.04 (11% above median its 10-year median of 100.61)
GF Value™: MXN206.37 vs. price of MXN316.69 (53.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1261 of 1867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:2802N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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