LoblawTSX:L -0.39%92 Days Inventory is 60.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 52.05. GuruFocus rates TSX:L with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Loblaw ranks worse than 65.89% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Loblaw's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$6,555 Mil. Loblaw's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9,936 Mil.
Hence, Loblaw's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Loblaw's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:L'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.77 Med: 52.05 Max: 54.17
Current: 53.8
During the past 13 years, Loblaw's highest Days Inventory was 54.17. The lowest was 47.77. And the median was 52.05.
TSX:L's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 65.89% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs TSX:L: 53.80
Loblaw's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (60.53) to Mar. 2026 (60.20).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Loblaw's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52.
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.
Loblaw's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.
Loblaw (TSX:L) 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.
Loblaw'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.
Loblaw'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.
Loblaw Days Inventory Related Terms
Loblaw Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Loblaw'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Loblaw'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.
Loblaw Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Loblaw's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loblaw'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.
Loblaw (TSX:L) has a Days Inventory of 60.20 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Loblaw and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 52.05. Over the past decade, Loblaw's Days Inventory has ranged from 47.77 to 54.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #197 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Loblaw's Days Inventory too high?
Loblaw's current Days Inventory of 60.20 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 52.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.77 to a high of 54.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Loblaw's value of 60.20 is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #197 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Loblaw has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loblaw's Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Loblaw ranks #197 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This places Loblaw in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Loblaw's value of 60.20 is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Loblaw's own Days Inventory has ranged from 47.77 to 54.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.05 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Loblaw 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 41.10, based on 299 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. Loblaw's current Days Inventory of 60.20 is 46.5% 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 Loblaw and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loblaw's current Days Inventory is 60.20, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 52.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loblaw stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loblaw (TSX:L) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$50.33, compared to a current price of C$64.34 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 60.20, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 52.05 and 46.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Loblaw's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Loblaw (TSX:L), the current Days Inventory is 60.20 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 Loblaw (TSX:L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loblaw stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$64.34 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.33.
GuruFocus considers Loblaw to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:L:
Days Inventory: 60.20 (16% above median its 10-year median of 52.05)
GF Value™: C$50.33 vs. price of C$64.34 (27.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#197 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Loblaw is Canada's largest retailer, operating approximately 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores across the country. Its main grocery banners include Loblaw, No Frills, and Maxi, and its pharmacy stores are mostly under the Shoppers Drug Mart banner, which it acquired in 2014. In addition to brand-name offerings, Loblaw offers private-label products under the President's Choice and No Name brands. Beyond retail, Loblaw runs the PC Optimum loyalty program, but announced plans to sell its financial services arm including credit cards and insurance brokerage to EQB in December 2025. George Weston is Loblaw's controlling shareholder with a 53% stake.
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