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Flowers FoodsMEX:FLO 37 Days Inventory is 40.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 32.44. GuruFocus rates MEX:FLO with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN325.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,891 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Flowers Foods ranks better than 82.6% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Flowers Foods's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN5,434 Mil. Flowers Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN12,309 Mil.
Hence, Flowers Foods's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 40.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flowers Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FLO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.51 Med: 32.44 Max: 41.18
Current: 41.18
During the past 13 years, Flowers Foods's highest Days Inventory was 41.18. The lowest was 30.51. And the median was 32.44.
MEX:FLO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 82.6% of 1891
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.66
vs MEX:FLO: 41.18
Flowers Foods's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2023 (38.06) to Dec. 2025 (40.29).
It might indicate that Flowers Foods's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Flowers Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.26.
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.
Flowers Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.24.
Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) 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.
Flowers Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Flowers Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Flowers Foods Days Inventory Related Terms
Flowers Foods Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Flowers Foods'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:FLO vs SENEA, NOMD, JJSF: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Flowers Foods'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.
Flowers Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Flowers Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flowers Foods'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.
Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) has a Days Inventory of 40.29 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Flowers Foods and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 32.44. Over the past decade, Flowers Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 30.51 to 41.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #329 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Flowers Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Flowers Foods' current Days Inventory of 40.29 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 32.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.51 to a high of 41.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Flowers Foods' value of 40.29 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #329 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Flowers Foods has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowers Foods' Days Inventory compare to SENEA and NOMD?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #329 out of 1891 companies for Days Inventory. This places Flowers Foods in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Flowers Foods' value of 40.29 is 51.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Flowers Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 30.51 to 41.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.44 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Flowers Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,891 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. Flowers Foods's current Days Inventory of 40.29 is 51.3% 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 Flowers Foods 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. Flowers Foods's current Days Inventory is 40.29, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 32.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowers Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN325.52, compared to a current price of MXN120.50 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 40.29, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 32.44 and 51.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Flowers Foods' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO), the current Days Inventory is 40.29 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN120.50 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN325.52.
GuruFocus considers Flowers Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FLO:
Days Inventory: 40.29 (24% above median its 10-year median of 32.44)
GF Value™: MXN325.52 vs. price of MXN120.50 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#329 of 1891)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flowers Foods Inc operates as a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States. Its principal products include breads, buns, rolls, snack items (bars, cakes, cookies, and crackers), bagels, English muffins, tortillas, and baking mixes. These products are sold under the brand names Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread (DKB), Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the sales of its bakery products.
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