Utz BrandsUTZ +1.56%42 Days Inventory is 40.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 36.72. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,862 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks better than 84.48% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Utz Brands's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $121 Mil. Utz Brands's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $269 Mil.
Hence, Utz Brands's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utz Brands's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
UTZ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.91 Med: 36.72 Max: 38.45
Current: 38.45
During the past 8 years, Utz Brands's highest Days Inventory was 38.45. The lowest was 31.91. And the median was 36.72.
UTZ's Days Inventory is ranked better than 84.48% of 1862
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.755
vs UTZ: 38.45
Utz Brands's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (35.35) to Mar. 2026 (40.95).
It might indicate that Utz Brands's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Utz Brands's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.23.
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.
Utz Brands's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) 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.
Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands Days Inventory Related Terms
Utz Brands Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utz 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.
UTZ vs MAMA, OFRM, WEST: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz 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.
Utz Brands Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utz 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.
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a Days Inventory of 40.95 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Utz Brands and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 36.72. Over the past decade, Utz Brands' Days Inventory has ranged from 31.91 to 38.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #289 out of 1862 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Utz Brands' Days Inventory too high?
Utz Brands' current Days Inventory of 40.95 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 36.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.91 to a high of 38.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Utz Brands' value of 40.95 is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #289 out of 1862 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' Days Inventory compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #289 out of 1862 companies for Days Inventory. This places Utz Brands in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.76. Utz Brands' value of 40.95 is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Utz Brands' own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.91 to 38.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.72 vs. the industry median of 82.76, Utz 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.76, based on 1,862 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. Utz Brands's current Days Inventory of 40.95 is 50.5% 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 Utz Brands and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utz Brands's current Days Inventory is 40.95, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 36.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.87, compared to a current price of $7.83 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 40.95, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 36.72 and 50.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.76. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current Days Inventory is 40.95 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.83 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.87.
GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UTZ:
Days Inventory: 40.95 (12% above median its 10-year median of 36.72)
GF Value™: $13.87 vs. price of $7.83 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#289 of 1862)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
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