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McKessonMIC:MCK-RM 86 Days Inventory is 25.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 27.74. GuruFocus rates MIC:MCK-RM with a GF Score™ of 86/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Medical Distribution companies, McKesson ranks better than 85.22% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). McKesson's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₽2,059,743.26 Mil. McKesson's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₽7,498,991.69 Mil.
Hence, McKesson's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for McKesson's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:MCK-RM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.15 Med: 27.74 Max: 29.83
Current: 23.55
During the past 13 years, McKesson's highest Days Inventory was 29.83. The lowest was 22.15. And the median was 27.74.
MIC:MCK-RM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 85.22% of 115
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 57.26
vs MIC:MCK-RM: 23.55
McKesson's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (28.28) to Mar. 2026 (25.06).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
McKesson's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.64.
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.
McKesson's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.
McKesson (MIC:MCK-RM) 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.
McKesson'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.
McKesson'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.
McKesson Days Inventory Related Terms
McKesson Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for McKesson'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.
MIC:MCK-RM vs CAH, COR, HSIC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, McKesson'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.
McKesson Days Inventory vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, McKesson's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McKesson'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.
McKesson (MIC:MCK-RM) has a Days Inventory of 25.06 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on McKesson and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 27.74. Over the past decade, McKesson's Days Inventory has ranged from 22.15 to 29.83. According to the industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #17 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is McKesson's Days Inventory too high?
McKesson's current Days Inventory of 25.06 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 27.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.15 to a high of 29.83. The Medical Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 57.26. McKesson's value of 25.06 is 56.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McKesson ranks #17 out of 115 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, McKesson has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McKesson's Days Inventory compare to CAH and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, McKesson ranks #17 out of 115 companies for Days Inventory. This places McKesson in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 57.26. McKesson's value of 25.06 is 56.2% below this benchmark. Historically, McKesson's own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.15 to 29.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.74 vs. the industry median of 57.26, McKesson 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Distribution companies is 57.26, based on 115 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. McKesson's current Days Inventory of 25.06 is 56.2% 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 McKesson and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 57.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McKesson's current Days Inventory is 25.06, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 27.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McKesson stock overvalued right now?
McKesson (MIC:MCK-RM) has a current Days Inventory of 25.06. The current Days Inventory is 25.06, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 27.74 and 56.2% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 57.26. McKesson's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 McKesson (MIC:MCK-RM), the current Days Inventory is 25.06 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.
McKesson is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US engaged in sourcing and distributing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with Cencora and Cardinal Health, the three account for over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Outside the US market, McKesson engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Canada. Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
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