The Hershey CoMEX:HSY 74 Days Inventory is 69.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 67.14. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,659.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks better than 56.6% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Hershey Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN25,753 Mil. The Hershey Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN33,927 Mil.
Hence, The Hershey Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Hershey Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HSY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.03 Med: 67.14 Max: 80.25
Current: 73.8
During the past 13 years, The Hershey Co's highest Days Inventory was 80.25. The lowest was 63.03. And the median was 67.14.
MEX:HSY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.6% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655
vs MEX:HSY: 73.80
The Hershey Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (67.31) to Mar. 2026 (69.26).
It might indicate that The Hershey Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Hershey Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.
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 Hershey Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) 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 Hershey Co'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 Hershey Co'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 Hershey Co Days Inventory Related Terms
The Hershey Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hershey Co'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:HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co'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 Hershey Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co'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 Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a Days Inventory of 69.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.14. Over the past decade, The Hershey Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 63.03 to 80.25. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #809 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is The Hershey Co's Days Inventory too high?
The Hershey Co's current Days Inventory of 69.26 is near median its 10-year median of 67.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.03 to a high of 80.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. The Hershey Co's value of 69.26 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #809 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Days Inventory compare to TR and SOWG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #809 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This puts The Hershey Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. The Hershey Co's value of 69.26 is 16.2% below this benchmark. Historically, The Hershey Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.03 to 80.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.14 vs. the industry median of 82.66, The Hershey Co 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 1,864 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 Hershey Co's current Days Inventory of 69.26 is 16.2% 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 The Hershey Co 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. The Hershey Co's current Days Inventory is 69.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,659.85, compared to a current price of MXN3,090.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 69.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.14 and 16.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current Days Inventory is 69.26 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 Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,090.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,659.85.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
Days Inventory: 69.26 (near median its 10-year median of 67.14)
GF Value™: MXN3,659.85 vs. price of MXN3,090.00 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#809 of 1864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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