Imperial BrandsSTU:ITBA +2.48%72 Days Inventory is 71.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 55.66. GuruFocus rates STU:ITBA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.95. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Imperial Brands ranks better than 72.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Brands's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ITBA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.37 Med: 55.66 Max: 65.41
Current: 65.41
During the past 13 years, Imperial Brands's highest Days Inventory was 65.41. The lowest was 53.37. And the median was 55.66.
STU:ITBA's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.34% of 47
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 134.79
vs STU:ITBA: 65.41
Imperial Brands's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (68.39) to Mar. 2026 (71.39).
It might indicate that Imperial Brands's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Imperial Brands's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.56.
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.
Imperial Brands's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) 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.
Imperial Brands's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Imperial Brands's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Imperial Brands Days Inventory Related Terms
Imperial Brands Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Brands'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.
STU:ITBA vs PM, MO, TPB: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Imperial Brands'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.
Imperial Brands Days Inventory vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Imperial Brands's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Brands'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.
Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) has a Days Inventory of 71.39 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Imperial Brands and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 55.66. Over the past decade, Imperial Brands' Days Inventory has ranged from 53.37 to 65.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #13 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Imperial Brands' Days Inventory too high?
Imperial Brands' current Days Inventory of 71.39 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 55.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.37 to a high of 65.41. The Tobacco Products industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. Imperial Brands' value of 71.39 is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #13 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Brands has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Brands' Days Inventory compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #13 out of 47 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Imperial Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. Imperial Brands' value of 71.39 is 47% below this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Brands' own Days Inventory has ranged from 53.37 to 65.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.66 vs. the industry median of 134.79, Imperial Brands 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Tobacco Products companies is 134.79, based on 47 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. Imperial Brands's current Days Inventory of 71.39 is 47% 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 Imperial Brands and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 134.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Brands's current Days Inventory is 71.39, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 55.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Brands stock overvalued right now?
Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) has a current Days Inventory of 71.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.95, compared to a current price of €33.00 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 71.39, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 55.66 and 47% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 134.79. Imperial Brands' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA), the current Days Inventory is 71.39 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 Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.00 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.95.
Key valuation signals for STU:ITBA:
Days Inventory: 71.39 (28% above median its 10-year median of 55.66)
GF Value™: €19.95 vs. price of €33.00 (65.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% below the Tobacco Products median (#13 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ITBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Brands is the world's fourth-largest international tobacco company (excluding China National Tobacco), with total fiscal 2025 volume of 187 billion cigarettes sold in more than 120 countries. Its largest and most important markets are the US (where it sits as the third-largest manufacturer, following its acquisition of the Winston and Blu brands), Germany, the UK, Spain, and Australia. The firm also holds a leading global position in the fine-cut tobacco and hand-rolling paper categories. It has a logistics platform in Western Europe, Altadis.
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