Darden RestaurantsMEX:DRI 87 Days Inventory is 10.70 as of May. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:DRI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks better than 60.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darden Restaurants's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DRI'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.03 Med: 11.6 Max: 12.73
Current: 11.62
During the past 13 years, Darden Restaurants's highest Days Inventory was 12.73. The lowest was 11.03. And the median was 11.60.
MEX:DRI's Days Inventory is ranked better than 60.34% of 348
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.665
vs MEX:DRI: 11.62
Darden Restaurants's Days Inventory
declined
from May. 2025 (11.84) to May. 2026 (10.70).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Darden Restaurants's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 8.53.
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.
Darden Restaurants's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.09.
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) 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.
Darden Restaurants's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 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.
Darden Restaurants's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 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.
Darden Restaurants Days Inventory Related Terms
Darden Restaurants Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants'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:DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a Days Inventory of 10.70 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, Darden Restaurants' Days Inventory has ranged from 11.03 to 12.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #138 out of 348 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Darden Restaurants' Days Inventory too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Days Inventory of 10.70 is near median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.03 to a high of 12.73. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Darden Restaurants' value of 10.70 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #138 out of 348 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Days Inventory compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #138 out of 348 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Darden Restaurants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Darden Restaurants' value of 10.70 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Darden Restaurants' own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.03 to 12.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 15.67, Darden Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.67, based on 348 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. Darden Restaurants's current Days Inventory of 10.70 is 31.7% 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 Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current Days Inventory is 10.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) has a current Days Inventory of 10.70. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,414.96, compared to a current price of MXN3,470.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 31.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.67. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI), the current Days Inventory is 10.70 as of May. 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 Darden Restaurants (MEX:DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,470.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,414.96.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DRI:
Days Inventory: 10.70 (near median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: MXN3,414.96 vs. price of MXN3,470.00 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Restaurants median (#138 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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