The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Days Inventory: 66.65 (As of May. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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STU:76L The Simply Good Foods Co STU:76L
63 GF Score
Price €9.66
GF Value €33.32
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Simply Good Foods Co Days Inventory?

The Simply Good Foods Co STU:76L -8.60% 63 Days Inventory is 66.65 as of May. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 47.89. GuruFocus rates STU:76L with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks better than 61.03% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Simply Good Foods Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €151 Mil. The Simply Good Foods Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €206 Mil. Hence, The Simply Good Foods Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 66.65.

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

STU:76L' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.02   Med: 47.89   Max: 67.57
Current: 67.57

During the past 9 years, The Simply Good Foods Co's highest Days Inventory was 67.57. The lowest was 36.02. And the median was 47.89.

STU:76L's Days Inventory is ranked better than
61.03% of 1873 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04 vs STU:76L: 67.57

The Simply Good Foods Co's Days Inventory increased from May. 2025 (64.30) to May. 2026 (66.65). It might indicate that The Simply Good Foods Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. The Simply Good Foods Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 1.37.

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. The Simply Good Foods Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 0.49.


The Simply Good Foods Co  (STU:76L) 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.

The Simply Good Foods Co'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.

The Simply Good Foods Co'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.


The Simply Good Foods Co Days Inventory Related Terms


The Simply Good Foods Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Simply Good Foods Co'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.

The Simply Good Foods Co Days Inventory Chart

The Simply Good Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Inventory
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The Simply Good Foods Co 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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STU:76L vs SENEA, HLF, JBSS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods Co'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.


The Simply Good Foods Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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The Simply Good Foods Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

The Simply Good Foods Co'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
=( (128.891 + 143.639) / 2 ) / 794.723*365
=136.265 / 794.723*365
=62.58

The Simply Good Foods Co'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
=( (160.554 + 140.653) / 2 ) / 206.196*365 / 4
=150.6035 / 206.196*365 / 4
=66.65

* 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 66.65 mean?
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) has a Days Inventory of 66.65 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 47.89. Over the past decade, The Simply Good Foods Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 36.02 to 67.57. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #730 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Days Inventory too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Days Inventory of 66.65 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 47.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.02 to a high of 67.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 66.65 is 19.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #730 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Days Inventory compare to SENEA and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #730 out of 1873 companies for Days Inventory. This puts The Simply Good Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. The Simply Good Foods Co's value of 66.65 is 19.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Simply Good Foods Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.02 to 67.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.89 vs. the industry median of 83.04, The Simply Good Foods Co 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 83.04, based on 1,873 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. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Days Inventory of 66.65 is 19.7% 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Days Inventory is 66.65, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 47.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.32, compared to a current price of €9.66 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 66.65, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 47.89 and 19.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L), the current Days Inventory is 66.65 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.66 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.32. GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:76L:

  • Days Inventory: 66.65 (39% above median its 10-year median of 47.89)
  • GF Value™: €33.32 vs. price of €9.66 (71% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#730 of 1873)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:76L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Simply Good Foods Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMPL:USAS2MP34:Brazil
Address 1225, 17th Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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