PCDAF (Postmedia Network Canada) Days Inventory: 50.24 (As of May. 2026) — 183% Above Median

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What is Postmedia Network Canada Days Inventory?

Postmedia Network Canada PCDAF 34 Days Inventory is 50.24 as of May. 2026, which is 183% above its 10-year median of 17.73. GuruFocus rates PCDAF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Postmedia Network Canada ranks worse than 60.9% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Postmedia Network Canada's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $18.4 Mil. Postmedia Network Canada's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $33.4 Mil. Hence, Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 50.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

PCDAF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.05   Med: 17.73   Max: 47.4
Current: 47.4

During the past 13 years, Postmedia Network Canada's highest Days Inventory was 47.40. The lowest was 13.05. And the median was 17.73.

PCDAF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
60.9% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.72 vs PCDAF: 47.40

Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory increased from May. 2025 (9.79) to May. 2026 (50.24). It might indicate that Postmedia Network Canada's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Postmedia Network Canada's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 1.82.

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. Postmedia Network Canada's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 0.17.


Postmedia Network Canada  (OTCPK:PCDAF) 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.

Postmedia Network Canada's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 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.

Postmedia Network Canada's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in May. 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.


Postmedia Network Canada Days Inventory Related Terms


Postmedia Network Canada Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Postmedia Network Canada'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.

Postmedia Network Canada Days Inventory Chart

Postmedia Network Canada Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.10 17.52 21.21 20.26 13.14

Postmedia Network Canada Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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PCDAF vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Postmedia Network Canada'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.


Postmedia Network Canada Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory falls into.


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Postmedia Network Canada Days Inventory Calculation

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

Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.698 + 1.171) / 2 ) / 39.855*365
=1.4345 / 39.855*365
=13.14

Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0.947 + 35.836) / 2 ) / 33.402*365 / 4
=18.3915 / 33.402*365 / 4
=50.24

* 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 50.24 mean?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a Days Inventory of 50.24 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Postmedia Network Canada and its competitors. This is 183% above median its historical median of 17.73. Over the past decade, Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory has ranged from 13.05 to 47.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #405 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory too high?
Postmedia Network Canada's current Days Inventory of 50.24 is 183% above median its 10-year median of 17.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.05 to a high of 47.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.72. Postmedia Network Canada's value of 50.24 is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #405 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Postmedia Network Canada has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Postmedia Network Canada's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #405 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Postmedia Network Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.72. Postmedia Network Canada's value of 50.24 is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Postmedia Network Canada's own Days Inventory has ranged from 13.05 to 47.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.73 vs. the industry median of 28.72, Postmedia Network Canada 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.72, based on 665 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. Postmedia Network Canada's current Days Inventory of 50.24 is 74.9% 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 Postmedia Network Canada and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Postmedia Network Canada's current Days Inventory is 50.24, which is 183% above median its own 10-year median of 17.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Postmedia Network Canada stock overvalued right now?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a current Days Inventory of 50.24. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $1.13 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.24, which is 183% above median its 10-year median of 17.73 and 74.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.72. Postmedia Network Canada's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF), the current Days Inventory is 50.24 as of May. 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Postmedia Network Canada stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.13 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94.

Key valuation signals for PCDAF:

  • Days Inventory: 50.24 (183% above median its 10-year median of 17.73)
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $1.13 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#405 of 665)

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


Postmedia Network Canada Business Description

Other Exchanges PNC.B:CanadaPNC.A:Canada
Address 365 Bloor Street East, Legal Department, 12th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4W 3L4
Postmedia Network Canada Corp is a holding company. It operates through the Newsmedia segment. The company's business consists of news and information gathering and dissemination operations, with products offered in local, regional and metropolitan markets in Canada through multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Postmedia's operations include an extensive distribution network, which also offers distribution services, for advertising flyers and parcels. The combination of these distribution platforms provides audiences with a variety of media through which to access and interact with Postmedia's content. The breadth of the company's reach and the diversity of its content enable advertisers to reach target audiences on a local, regional or national scale.
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