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Luckin CoffeeSTU:LC0A +3.68%74 Days Inventory is 39.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 30.93. GuruFocus rates STU:LC0A with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 344 Restaurants companies, Luckin Coffee ranks worse than 78.2% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Luckin Coffee's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €425 Mil. Luckin Coffee's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €993 Mil.
Hence, Luckin Coffee's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Luckin Coffee's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LC0A'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.28 Med: 30.93 Max: 39.7
Current: 34.32
During the past 9 years, Luckin Coffee's highest Days Inventory was 39.70. The lowest was 25.28. And the median was 30.93.
STU:LC0A's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.2% of 344
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.53
vs STU:LC0A: 34.32
Luckin Coffee's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (41.02) to Mar. 2026 (39.08).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Luckin Coffee's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.34.
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.
Luckin Coffee's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.
Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) 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.
Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee Days Inventory Related Terms
Luckin Coffee Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luckin Coffee'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:LC0A vs EAT, CAVA, BROS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Luckin Coffee's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) has a Days Inventory of 39.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Luckin Coffee and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 30.93. Over the past decade, Luckin Coffee's Days Inventory has ranged from 25.28 to 39.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #269 out of 344 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Luckin Coffee's Days Inventory too high?
Luckin Coffee's current Days Inventory of 39.08 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 30.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.28 to a high of 39.70. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.53. Luckin Coffee's value of 39.08 is 151.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #269 out of 344 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's Days Inventory compare to EAT and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #269 out of 344 companies for Days Inventory. This places Luckin Coffee in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.53. Luckin Coffee's value of 39.08 is 151.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Luckin Coffee's own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.28 to 39.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.93 vs. the industry median of 15.53, Luckin Coffee 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.53, based on 344 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. Luckin Coffee's current Days Inventory of 39.08 is 151.6% 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luckin Coffee's current Days Inventory is 39.08, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 30.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.38, compared to a current price of €28.20 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 39.08, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 30.93 and 151.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 15.53. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A), the current Days Inventory is 39.08 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.20 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.38.
GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LC0A:
Days Inventory: 39.08 (26% above median its 10-year median of 30.93)
GF Value™: €43.38 vs. price of €28.20 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 151.6% above the Restaurants median (#269 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LC0A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
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