The Estee LauderMEX:EL 65 Days Inventory is 198.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 208.48. GuruFocus rates MEX:EL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,561.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 86.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 192.75 Med: 208.48 Max: 235.88
Current: 192.75
During the past 13 years, The Estee Lauder's highest Days Inventory was 235.88. The lowest was 192.75. And the median was 208.48.
MEX:EL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 86.37% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.755
vs MEX:EL: 192.75
The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (205.28) to Mar. 2026 (198.39).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Estee Lauder's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
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.
The Estee Lauder's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) 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.
The Estee Lauder'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.
The Estee Lauder'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.
The Estee Lauder Days Inventory Related Terms
The Estee Lauder Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder'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:EL vs CHD, KMB, KVUE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder'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.
The Estee Lauder Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder'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.
The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) has a Days Inventory of 198.39 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 208.48. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory has ranged from 192.75 to 235.88. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1610 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Days Inventory of 198.39 is near median its 10-year median of 208.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 192.75 to a high of 235.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. The Estee Lauder's value of 198.39 is 139.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1610 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Days Inventory compare to CHD and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1610 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. The Estee Lauder's value of 198.39 is 139.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own Days Inventory has ranged from 192.75 to 235.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 208.48 vs. the industry median of 82.76, The Estee Lauder 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 82.76, 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. The Estee Lauder's current Days Inventory of 198.39 is 139.7% 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 The Estee Lauder and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Days Inventory is 198.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 208.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Estee Lauder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,561.89, compared to a current price of MXN1,410.01 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 198.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 208.48 and 139.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.76. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL), the current Days Inventory is 198.39 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 The Estee Lauder (MEX:EL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,410.01 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,561.89.
GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EL:
Days Inventory: 198.39 (near median its 10-year median of 208.48)
GF Value™: MXN1,561.89 vs. price of MXN1,410.01 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1610 of 1864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:EL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Estée Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (49% of fiscal 2025 sales), makeup (29%), fragrance (17%), and hair care and others (5%). Top-selling brands include Estée Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 31% of revenue from the Americas, 37% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 32% from Asia-Pacific. Estée Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.
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