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United BreweriesNSE:UBL +0.64%78 Days Inventory is 160.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 111.67. GuruFocus rates NSE:UBL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,167.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries ranks better than 58.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Breweries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UBL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.39 Med: 111.67 Max: 193.01
Current: 130.96
During the past 13 years, United Breweries's highest Days Inventory was 193.01. The lowest was 97.39. And the median was 111.67.
NSE:UBL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 58.71% of 201
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 158.52
vs NSE:UBL: 130.96
United Breweries's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (109.93) to Mar. 2026 (160.08).
It might indicate that United Breweries's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
United Breweries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
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.
United Breweries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) 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.
United Breweries'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.
United Breweries'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.
United Breweries Days Inventory Related Terms
United Breweries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Breweries'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.
NSE:UBL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries'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.
United Breweries Days Inventory vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Breweries'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.
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) has a Days Inventory of 160.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on United Breweries and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 111.67. Over the past decade, United Breweries' Days Inventory has ranged from 97.39 to 193.01. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #83 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is United Breweries' Days Inventory too high?
United Breweries' current Days Inventory of 160.08 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 111.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.39 to a high of 193.01. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Inventory is 158.52. United Breweries' value of 160.08 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #83 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries' Days Inventory compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #83 out of 201 companies for Days Inventory. This puts United Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 158.52. United Breweries' value of 160.08 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, United Breweries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 97.39 to 193.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 111.67 vs. the industry median of 158.52, United Breweries has consistently been above 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Inventory among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 158.52, based on 201 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. United Breweries's current Days Inventory of 160.08 is 1% above 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 United Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Inventory is 158.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Breweries's current Days Inventory is 160.08, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 111.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries (NSE:UBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,167.62, compared to a current price of ₹1,357.30 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 160.08, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 111.67 and 1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 158.52. United Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL), the current Days Inventory is 160.08 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,357.30 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,167.62.
GuruFocus considers United Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UBL:
Days Inventory: 160.08 (43% above median its 10-year median of 111.67)
GF Value™: ₹2,167.62 vs. price of ₹1,357.30 (37.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#83 of 201)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Breweries Ltd brews and sells beer and flavored malt beverages in India. The company has dozens of production facilities in India, and it licenses its brands to be manufactured in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's flagship brand is Kingfisher, which is prominent in India and is sold in dozens of countries around the world. It has two segments Beer and Non-alcoholic beverages. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Beer segment. The company's other brands include Bullet, Cannon 10000, Kalyani, UB Export, Zingaro, London Pilsner, and Heineken among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its business in India and the rest from other regions.
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