Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) Days Inventory: 39.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:TSN Tyson Foods Inc MEX:TSN
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What is Tyson Foods Days Inventory?

Tyson Foods MEX:TSN 71 Days Inventory is 39.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 37.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:TSN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,025.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tyson Foods ranks better than 84.6% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Tyson Foods's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN98,061 Mil. Tyson Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN228,853 Mil. Hence, Tyson Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.10.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tyson Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:TSN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.81   Med: 37.36   Max: 39.38
Current: 38.41

During the past 13 years, Tyson Foods's highest Days Inventory was 39.38. The lowest was 31.81. And the median was 37.36.

MEX:TSN's Days Inventory is ranked better than
84.6% of 1864 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655 vs MEX:TSN: 38.41

Tyson Foods's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (38.80) to Mar. 2026 (39.10). It might indicate that Tyson Foods's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Tyson Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.33.

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. Tyson Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.


Tyson Foods  (MEX:TSN) 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.

Tyson Foods'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.

Tyson Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=98060.9725 / 246200.453
=0.40

* 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.


Tyson Foods Days Inventory Related Terms


Tyson Foods Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tyson 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.

Tyson Foods Days Inventory Chart

Tyson Foods Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.41 39.13 42.48 36.40 40.38

Tyson Foods Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.80 40.45 39.12 37.82 39.10

MEX:TSN vs BG, ADM, CALM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson 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.


Tyson Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tyson Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tyson Foods's Days Inventory falls into.


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Tyson Foods Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Tyson Foods's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (102291.109 + 104213.4) / 2 ) / 933334.553*365
=103252.2545 / 933334.553*365
=40.38

Tyson Foods's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (97338.814 + 98783.131) / 2 ) / 228852.996*365 / 4
=98060.9725 / 228852.996*365 / 4
=39.10

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 39.10 mean?
Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) has a Days Inventory of 39.10 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.36. Over the past decade, Tyson Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 31.81 to 39.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #287 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Tyson Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Tyson Foods' current Days Inventory of 39.10 is near median its 10-year median of 37.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.81 to a high of 39.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Tyson Foods' value of 39.10 is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #287 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' Days Inventory compare to BG and ADM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #287 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places Tyson Foods in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Tyson Foods' value of 39.10 is 52.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Tyson Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.81 to 39.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.36 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Tyson 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 1,864 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. Tyson Foods's current Days Inventory of 39.10 is 52.7% 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 Tyson 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. Tyson Foods's current Days Inventory is 39.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tyson Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,025.84, compared to a current price of MXN1,000.00 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 39.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.36 and 52.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN), the current Days Inventory is 39.10 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 Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,000.00 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,025.84. GuruFocus considers Tyson Foods to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TSN:

  • Days Inventory: 39.10 (near median its 10-year median of 37.36)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,025.84 vs. price of MXN1,000.00 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#287 of 1864)

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Tyson Foods Business Description

Address 2200 West Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale, AR, USA, 72762-6999
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
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