Synlait MilkSMLKF 33 Days Inventory is 83.39 as of Jan. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 61.50. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,865 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks better than 53.99% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Synlait Milk's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $208 Mil. Synlait Milk's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $456 Mil.
Hence, Synlait Milk's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 83.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synlait Milk's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SMLKF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.46 Med: 61.5 Max: 78.61
Current: 76.6
During the past 13 years, Synlait Milk's highest Days Inventory was 78.61. The lowest was 45.46. And the median was 61.50.
SMLKF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.99% of 1865
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.85
vs SMLKF: 76.60
Synlait Milk's Days Inventory
increased
from Jan. 2025 (62.86) to Jan. 2026 (83.39).
It might indicate that Synlait Milk's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Synlait Milk's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.19.
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.
Synlait Milk's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.46.
Synlait Milk (OTCPK:SMLKF) 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.
Synlait Milk's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 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.
Synlait Milk's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 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.
Synlait Milk Days Inventory Related Terms
Synlait Milk Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Days Inventory of 83.39 as of Jan. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 61.50. Over the past decade, Synlait Milk's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.46 to 78.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #858 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Synlait Milk's Days Inventory too high?
Synlait Milk's current Days Inventory of 83.39 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 61.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.46 to a high of 78.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.85. Synlait Milk's value of 83.39 is 0.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #858 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #858 out of 1865 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Synlait Milk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.85. Synlait Milk's value of 83.39 is 0.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Synlait Milk's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.46 to 78.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.50 vs. the industry median of 82.85, Synlait Milk 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.85, based on 1,865 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. Synlait Milk's current Days Inventory of 83.39 is 0.7% 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synlait Milk's current Days Inventory is 83.39, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 61.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current Days Inventory of 83.39. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 83.39, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 61.50 and 0.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.85. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Days Inventory is 83.39 as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77.
Key valuation signals for SMLKF:
Days Inventory: 83.39 (36% above median its 10-year median of 61.50)
GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $0.97 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#858 of 1865)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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