Avery DennisonMEX:AVY 85 Days Inventory is 54.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 49.27. GuruFocus rates MEX:AVY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,479.19. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Avery Dennison ranks better than 68.82% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Avery Dennison's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN17,706 Mil. Avery Dennison's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN29,460 Mil.
Hence, Avery Dennison's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avery Dennison's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AVY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.51 Med: 49.27 Max: 57.89
Current: 57.42
During the past 13 years, Avery Dennison's highest Days Inventory was 57.89. The lowest was 41.51. And the median was 49.27.
MEX:AVY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 68.82% of 372
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.47
vs MEX:AVY: 57.42
Avery Dennison's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (60.20) to Mar. 2026 (54.84).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Avery Dennison's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.66.
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.
Avery Dennison's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.
Avery Dennison (MEX:AVY) 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.
Avery Dennison'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.
Avery Dennison'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.
Avery Dennison Days Inventory Related Terms
Avery Dennison Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avery Dennison'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.
MEX:AVY vs CCK, BALL, REYN: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Avery Dennison'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.
Avery Dennison Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Avery Dennison's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avery Dennison'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.
Avery Dennison (MEX:AVY) has a Days Inventory of 54.84 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Avery Dennison and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 49.27. Over the past decade, Avery Dennison's Days Inventory has ranged from 41.51 to 57.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #116 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Avery Dennison's Days Inventory too high?
Avery Dennison's current Days Inventory of 54.84 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.51 to a high of 57.89. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Avery Dennison's value of 54.84 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #116 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avery Dennison has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avery Dennison's Days Inventory compare to CCK and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #116 out of 372 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Avery Dennison in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.47. Avery Dennison's value of 54.84 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Avery Dennison's own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.51 to 57.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.27 vs. the industry median of 77.47, Avery Dennison 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.47, based on 372 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. Avery Dennison's current Days Inventory of 54.84 is 29.2% 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 Avery Dennison and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avery Dennison's current Days Inventory is 54.84, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 49.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avery Dennison stock overvalued right now?
Avery Dennison (MEX:AVY) has a current Days Inventory of 54.84. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,479.19, compared to a current price of MXN4,390.00 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 54.84, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.27 and 29.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.47. Avery Dennison's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Avery Dennison (MEX:AVY), the current Days Inventory is 54.84 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 Avery Dennison (MEX:AVY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avery Dennison stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,390.00 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,479.19.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AVY:
Days Inventory: 54.84 (11% above median its 10-year median of 49.27)
GF Value™: MXN5,479.19 vs. price of MXN4,390.00 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#116 of 372)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AVY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avery Dennison Corp provides materials science and digital identification solutions, offering labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software connecting physical and digital, and products that enhance packaging and customer experience. Serving industries including retail, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive it operates through two reportable segments: Materials Group, which manufactures and sells pressure-sensitive label materials, graphics, reflective products, performance tapes, and other adhesive solutions, and earns the majority of revenue; and Solutions Group, which provides brand and price tickets, tags, labels with RFID inlays, and related services, supplies, and equipment.
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