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Lamb Weston HoldingsMEX:LW 78 Days Inventory is 66.52 as of May. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 69.89. GuruFocus rates MEX:LW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,025.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,874 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks better than 59.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lamb Weston Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.77 Med: 69.89 Max: 80.39
Current: 71.19
During the past 13 years, Lamb Weston Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 80.39. The lowest was 60.77. And the median was 69.89.
MEX:LW's Days Inventory is ranked better than 59.23% of 1874
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04
vs MEX:LW: 71.19
Lamb Weston Holdings's Days Inventory
declined
from May. 2025 (80.58) to May. 2026 (66.52).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lamb Weston Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 1.37.
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.
Lamb Weston Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.58.
Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW) 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.
Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Lamb Weston Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lamb Weston Holdings'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:LW vs PPC, CAG, CPB: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lamb Weston Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW) has a Days Inventory of 66.52 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lamb Weston Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.89. Over the past decade, Lamb Weston Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 60.77 to 80.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #764 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Lamb Weston Holdings' current Days Inventory of 66.52 is near median its 10-year median of 69.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.77 to a high of 80.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Lamb Weston Holdings' value of 66.52 is 19.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #764 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamb Weston Holdings' Days Inventory compare to PPC and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #764 out of 1874 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Lamb Weston Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Lamb Weston Holdings' value of 66.52 is 19.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lamb Weston Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 60.77 to 80.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.89 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Lamb Weston Holdings 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 83.04, based on 1,874 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. Lamb Weston Holdings's current Days Inventory of 66.52 is 19.9% 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 Lamb Weston Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamb Weston Holdings's current Days Inventory is 66.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,025.65, compared to a current price of MXN824.00 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 66.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.89 and 19.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Lamb Weston Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW), the current Days Inventory is 66.52 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (MEX:LW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN824.00 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,025.65.
GuruFocus considers Lamb Weston Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LW:
Days Inventory: 66.52 (near median its 10-year median of 69.89)
GF Value™: MXN1,025.65 vs. price of MXN824.00 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#764 of 1874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lamb Weston is North America's largest and the world's second-largest producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, both by volume and value. The company's portfolio is anchored by french fries, but it also sells sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips. Roughly two thirds of revenue comes from its home market of North America, with none of the other 100 countries the company sells into representing a significant share. McDonald's is Lamb Weston's single-largest customer at 15% of fiscal 2025 sales, with no other company representing more than 10%. Lamb Weston became an independent company in 2016 when it was spun off from Conagra.
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