MLFNF (Maple Leaf Foods) Days Inventory: 59.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median


MLFNF Maple Leaf Foods Inc MLFNF
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What is Maple Leaf Foods Days Inventory?

Maple Leaf Foods MLFNF 56 Days Inventory is 59.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 52.27. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,867 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks better than 63.63% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Maple Leaf Foods's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $371 Mil. Maple Leaf Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $570 Mil. Hence, Maple Leaf Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.37.

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

MLFNF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.15   Med: 52.27   Max: 81.88
Current: 63.82

During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Foods's highest Days Inventory was 81.88. The lowest was 47.15. And the median was 52.27.

MLFNF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
63.63% of 1867 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.65 vs MLFNF: 63.82

Maple Leaf Foods's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (93.63) to Mar. 2026 (59.37).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Maple Leaf Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.

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. Maple Leaf Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.


Maple Leaf Foods  (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.

Maple Leaf 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.

Maple Leaf Foods'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.


Maple Leaf Foods Days Inventory Related Terms


Maple Leaf Foods Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf 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.

Maple Leaf Foods Days Inventory Chart

Maple Leaf Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Maple Leaf Foods Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf 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.


Maple Leaf Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Maple Leaf Foods Days Inventory Calculation

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

Maple Leaf Foods's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (507.333 + 350.284) / 2 ) / 2355.853*365
=428.8085 / 2355.853*365
=66.44

Maple Leaf 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
=( (350.284 + 391.844) / 2 ) / 570.317*365 / 4
=371.064 / 570.317*365 / 4
=59.37

* 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 59.37 mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Days Inventory of 59.37 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 52.27. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 47.15 to 81.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #679 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Days Inventory of 59.37 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 52.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.15 to a high of 81.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 59.37 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #679 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #679 out of 1867 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Maple Leaf Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 59.37 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 47.15 to 81.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.27 vs. the industry median of 82.65, Maple Leaf 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 82.65, based on 1,867 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Days Inventory of 59.37 is 28.2% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current Days Inventory is 59.37, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 52.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.40, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 51.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 59.37, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 52.27 and 28.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.65. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Days Inventory is 59.37 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 51.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.40. GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MLFNF:

  • Days Inventory: 59.37 (14% above median its 10-year median of 52.27)
  • GF Value™: $14.40 vs. price of $21.79 (51.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#679 of 1867)

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Maple Leaf Foods Business Description

Address 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 0A8
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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