Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) Days Inventory: 16.36 (As of Apr. 2026) — 21% Above Median


MEX:ATDN Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc MEX:ATDN
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What is Alimentation Couche-Tard Days Inventory?

Alimentation Couche-Tard MEX:ATDN 94 Days Inventory is 16.36 as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 13.57. GuruFocus rates MEX:ATDN with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN973.66. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks better than 92.39% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Alimentation Couche-Tard's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN50,193 Mil. Alimentation Couche-Tard's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN280,000 Mil. Hence, Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 16.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ATDN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.55   Med: 13.57   Max: 16.17
Current: 14.95

During the past 13 years, Alimentation Couche-Tard's highest Days Inventory was 16.17. The lowest was 9.55. And the median was 13.57.

MEX:ATDN's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.39% of 1091 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.83 vs MEX:ATDN: 14.95

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2025 (15.86) to Apr. 2026 (16.36). It might indicate that Alimentation Couche-Tard's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Alimentation Couche-Tard's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.58.

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. Alimentation Couche-Tard's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.15.


Alimentation Couche-Tard  (MEX:ATDN) 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.

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Inventory Turnover for the three 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.

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=50192.5025 / 341352.005
=0.15

* 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.


Alimentation Couche-Tard Days Inventory Related Terms


Alimentation Couche-Tard Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Days Inventory Chart

Alimentation Couche-Tard Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.63 14.94 14.76 12.87 16.41

Alimentation Couche-Tard Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.86 15.01 15.04 13.48 16.36

MEX:ATDN vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.


Alimentation Couche-Tard Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory falls into.


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Alimentation Couche-Tard Days Inventory Calculation

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

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (42877.738 + 54862.177) / 2 ) / 1086835.47*365
=48869.9575 / 1086835.47*365
=16.41

Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (45522.828 + 54862.177) / 2 ) / 280000.113*365 / 4
=50192.5025 / 280000.113*365 / 4
=16.36

* 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 16.36 mean?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a Days Inventory of 16.36 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 13.57. Over the past decade, Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.55 to 16.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #83 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory too high?
Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Days Inventory of 16.36 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.55 to a high of 16.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Alimentation Couche-Tard's value of 16.36 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #83 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alimentation Couche-Tard has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alimentation Couche-Tard's Days Inventory compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #83 out of 1091 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alimentation Couche-Tard in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Alimentation Couche-Tard's value of 16.36 is 84.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Alimentation Couche-Tard's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.55 to 16.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.57 vs. the industry median of 104.83, Alimentation Couche-Tard 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 104.83, based on 1,091 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. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Days Inventory of 16.36 is 84.4% 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Days Inventory is 16.36, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 13.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard stock overvalued right now?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a current Days Inventory of 16.36. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN973.66, compared to a current price of MXN1,076.17 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.36, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.57 and 84.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.83. Alimentation Couche-Tard's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 8 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN), the current Days Inventory is 16.36 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,076.17 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN973.66.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ATDN:

  • Days Inventory: 16.36 (21% above median its 10-year median of 13.57)
  • GF Value™: MXN973.66 vs. price of MXN1,076.17 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#83 of 1091)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ATDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alimentation Couche-Tard Business Description

Address 4204 Boulevard Industriel, Laval, QC, CAN, H7L 0E3
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates income through the sale of tobacco products, groceries, beverages, fresh food, quick service restaurants, car wash services, other retail products and services, road transportation fuel, stationary energy, marine fuel, and chemicals. In addition, the company operates stores under the Circle K banner in other countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Macau, and others. Its operation is geographically divided into the U.S., Europe and other regions, and Canada. Revenue from external customers falls mainly into three categories: merchandise and services, road transportation fuel, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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