BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Days Inventory: 31.06 (As of Jun. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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NSA:BUAFOODS BUA Foods PLC NSA:BUAFOODS
91 GF Score
Price ₦760.60
GF Value ₦584.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BUA Foods Days Inventory?

BUA Foods NSA:BUAFOODS 91 Days Inventory is 31.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 39.28. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,877 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks better than 88.23% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). BUA Foods's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦62,268 Mil. BUA Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦182,916 Mil. Hence, BUA Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.06.

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

NSA:BUAFOODS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.52   Med: 39.28   Max: 57.58
Current: 31.52

During the past 6 years, BUA Foods's highest Days Inventory was 57.58. The lowest was 31.52. And the median was 39.28.

NSA:BUAFOODS's Days Inventory is ranked better than
88.23% of 1877 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.18 vs NSA:BUAFOODS: 31.52

BUA Foods's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (32.93) to Jun. 2026 (31.06).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. BUA Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.94.

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. BUA Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.17.


BUA Foods  (NSA:BUAFOODS) 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.

BUA Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

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

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=62267.6775 / 370499.411
=0.17

* 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.


BUA Foods Days Inventory Related Terms


BUA Foods Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BUA 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.

BUA Foods Days Inventory Chart

BUA Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 35.91 34.95 55.27 42.65 35.15

BUA Foods Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 32.93 23.45 52.55 32.23 31.06

NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA 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.


BUA Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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BUA Foods Days Inventory Calculation

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

BUA 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
=( (118401.086 + 81384.529) / 2 ) / 1037376.674*365
=99892.8075 / 1037376.674*365
=35.15

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

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (73305.831 + 51229.524) / 2 ) / 182915.547*365 / 4
=62267.6775 / 182915.547*365 / 4
=31.06

* 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 31.06 mean?
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a Days Inventory of 31.06 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 39.28. Over the past decade, BUA Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 31.52 to 57.58. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #221 out of 1877 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is BUA Foods' Days Inventory too high?
BUA Foods' current Days Inventory of 31.06 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 39.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.52 to a high of 57.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.18. BUA Foods' value of 31.06 is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #221 out of 1877 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #221 out of 1877 companies for Days Inventory. This places BUA Foods in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.18. BUA Foods' value of 31.06 is 62.7% below this benchmark. Historically, BUA Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.52 to 57.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.28 vs. the industry median of 83.18, BUA 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 83.18, based on 1,877 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. BUA Foods's current Days Inventory of 31.06 is 62.7% 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current Days Inventory is 31.06, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 39.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.06, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 39.28 and 62.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.18. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current Days Inventory is 31.06 as of Jun. 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56. GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:

  • Days Inventory: 31.06 (21% below median its 10-year median of 39.28)
  • GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#221 of 1877)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUAFOODS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BUA Foods Business Description

Address Churchgate Street, 3rd Floor BUA Towers, PC 32, P.O.Box 70106, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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