The North West CoTSX:NWC -0.04%85 Days Inventory is 74.89 as of Apr. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 61.28. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks worse than 78.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The North West Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:NWC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.7 Med: 61.28 Max: 76.3
Current: 76.3
During the past 13 years, The North West Co's highest Days Inventory was 76.30. The lowest was 54.70. And the median was 61.28.
TSX:NWC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.41% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs TSX:NWC: 76.30
The North West Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (73.23) to Apr. 2026 (74.89).
It might indicate that The North West Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The North West Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.22.
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 North West Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.54.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) 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 North West Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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 North West Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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 North West Co Days Inventory Related Terms
The North West Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The North West 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.
TSX:NWC vs KR, SFM, ACI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West 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 North West Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co'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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Days Inventory of 74.89 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 61.28. Over the past decade, The North West Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.70 to 76.30. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #236 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is The North West Co's Days Inventory too high?
The North West Co's current Days Inventory of 74.89 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 61.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.70 to a high of 76.30. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. The North West Co's value of 74.89 is 82.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #236 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Days Inventory compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #236 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This places The North West Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. The North West Co's value of 74.89 is 82.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.70 to 76.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.28 vs. the industry median of 41.10, The North West Co 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 301 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 North West Co's current Days Inventory of 74.89 is 82.2% 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 The North West Co 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. The North West Co's current Days Inventory is 74.89, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 61.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.39, compared to a current price of C$49.35 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 74.89, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 61.28 and 82.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Days Inventory is 74.89 as of Apr. 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 North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$49.35 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.39.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:
Days Inventory: 74.89 (22% above median its 10-year median of 61.28)
GF Value™: C$47.39 vs. price of C$49.35 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#236 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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