CencoraWBO:ABC -0.27%69 Days Inventory is 26.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 24.28. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €259.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 117 Medical Distribution companies, Cencora ranks better than 82.91% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cencora's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18,936 Mil. Cencora's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €64,674 Mil.
Hence, Cencora's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cencora's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:ABC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.26 Med: 24.28 Max: 27.25
Current: 23.94
During the past 13 years, Cencora's highest Days Inventory was 27.25. The lowest was 23.26. And the median was 24.28.
WBO:ABC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 82.91% of 117
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 57.73
vs WBO:ABC: 23.94
Cencora's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (25.30) to Mar. 2026 (26.72).
It might indicate that Cencora's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cencora's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.42.
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.
Cencora's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.
Cencora (WBO:ABC) 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.
Cencora'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.
Cencora'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.
Cencora Days Inventory Related Terms
Cencora Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cencora'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.
WBO:ABC vs CAH, MCK, HSIC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cencora'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.
Cencora Days Inventory vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cencora's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cencora'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.
Cencora (WBO:ABC) has a Days Inventory of 26.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cencora and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 24.28. Over the past decade, Cencora's Days Inventory has ranged from 23.26 to 27.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #20 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Cencora's Days Inventory too high?
Cencora's current Days Inventory of 26.72 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.26 to a high of 27.25. The Medical Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 57.73. Cencora's value of 26.72 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cencora ranks #20 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cencora has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencora's Days Inventory compare to CAH and MCK?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #20 out of 117 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cencora in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 57.73. Cencora's value of 26.72 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cencora's own Days Inventory has ranged from 23.26 to 27.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.28 vs. the industry median of 57.73, Cencora 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Distribution companies is 57.73, based on 117 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. Cencora's current Days Inventory of 26.72 is 53.7% 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 Cencora and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 57.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencora's current Days Inventory is 26.72, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 24.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora (WBO:ABC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €259.48, compared to a current price of €254.30 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 26.72, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.28 and 53.7% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 57.73. Cencora's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC), the current Days Inventory is 26.72 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €254.30 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €259.48.
GuruFocus considers Cencora to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ABC:
Days Inventory: 26.72 (10% above median its 10-year median of 24.28)
GF Value™: €259.48 vs. price of €254.30 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Medical Distribution median (#20 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cencora is one of three leading domestic pharmaceutical wholesalers. It sources and distributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. It and McKesson and Cardinal Health hold over 90% share of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cencora also provides commercialization services for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, global specialty drug logistics (World Courier), and animal health product distribution (MWI Animal Health). Cencora expanded its international presence in 2021 by purchasing Alliance Healthcare, one of the leading drug wholesalers in Europe.
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