Nestle NigeriaNSA:NESTLE 76 Days Inventory is 81.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 78.65. GuruFocus rates NSA:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦2,151.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,867 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Nigeria ranks worse than 52.76% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nestle Nigeria's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦173,856 Mil. Nestle Nigeria's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦194,069 Mil.
Hence, Nestle Nigeria's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 81.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Nigeria's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:NESTLE'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.85 Med: 78.65 Max: 97.42
Current: 86.6
During the past 13 years, Nestle Nigeria's highest Days Inventory was 97.42. The lowest was 53.85. And the median was 78.65.
NSA:NESTLE's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 52.76% of 1867
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.65
vs NSA:NESTLE: 86.60
Nestle Nigeria's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (92.70) to Mar. 2026 (81.75).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nestle Nigeria's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12.
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.
Nestle Nigeria's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) 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.
Nestle Nigeria'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.
Nestle Nigeria'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.
Nestle Nigeria Days Inventory Related Terms
Nestle Nigeria Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Nigeria'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.
NSA:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Nigeria'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.
Nestle Nigeria Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Nigeria's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Nigeria'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.
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) has a Days Inventory of 81.75 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.65. Over the past decade, Nestle Nigeria's Days Inventory has ranged from 53.85 to 97.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #985 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Nestle Nigeria's Days Inventory too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current Days Inventory of 81.75 is near median its 10-year median of 78.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.85 to a high of 97.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Nestle Nigeria's value of 81.75 is 1.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #985 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Nigeria's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #985 out of 1867 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nestle Nigeria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Nestle Nigeria's value of 81.75 is 1.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Nigeria's own Days Inventory has ranged from 53.85 to 97.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.65 vs. the industry median of 82.65, Nestle Nigeria 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. Nestle Nigeria's current Days Inventory of 81.75 is 1.1% 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 Nestle Nigeria 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. Nestle Nigeria's current Days Inventory is 81.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦2,151.15, compared to a current price of ₦3,125.00 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 81.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.65 and 1.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.65. Nestle Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current Days Inventory is 81.75 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 Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦3,125.00 is trading 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦2,151.15.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:NESTLE:
Days Inventory: 81.75 (near median its 10-year median of 78.65)
GF Value™: ₦2,151.15 vs. price of ₦3,125.00 (45.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#985 of 1867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:NESTLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle Nigeria PLC is a food and beverage company. It is involved in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of food products. The firm has categorized its products into Baby foods, Coffee, Culinary, Dairy, Drinks, and Recipes. It develops and markets its products under brands such as Cerelac, Nescafe, Nido, Maggi, Milo, etc. The company has Food and Beverage reportable segments. The Food segment engaged in the production and sale of Maggi, Cerelac, SMA, Nan, Lactogen, and Golden Morn. The Beverage segment consists of the production and sale of Milo, Chocomilo, Nido, Nescafe, Milo ready-to-drink, and Nestle Pure Life. The Food segment generates the majority of the revenue. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Nigeria.
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