METRO AGWBO:MEO2 -0.94%69 Days Inventory is 37.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 33.05. GuruFocus rates WBO:MEO2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks better than 58.86% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). METRO AG's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,553 Mil. METRO AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,212 Mil.
Hence, METRO AG's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for METRO AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:MEO2'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.04 Med: 33.05 Max: 45.11
Current: 33.37
During the past 13 years, METRO AG's highest Days Inventory was 45.11. The lowest was 31.04. And the median was 33.05.
WBO:MEO2's Days Inventory is ranked better than 58.86% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs WBO:MEO2: 33.37
METRO AG's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (38.79) to Mar. 2026 (37.49).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
METRO AG's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.43.
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.
METRO AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) 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.
METRO AG'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.
METRO AG'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.
METRO AG Days Inventory Related Terms
METRO AG Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG'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:MEO2 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.
METRO AG Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG'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.
METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) has a Days Inventory of 37.49 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 33.05. Over the past decade, METRO AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.04 to 45.11. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #123 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is METRO AG's Days Inventory too high?
METRO AG's current Days Inventory of 37.49 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 33.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.04 to a high of 45.11. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. METRO AG's value of 37.49 is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #123 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #123 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This puts METRO AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. METRO AG's value of 37.49 is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, METRO AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.04 to 45.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.05 vs. the industry median of 41.10, METRO AG 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 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. METRO AG's current Days Inventory of 37.49 is 8.8% 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 METRO AG 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. METRO AG's current Days Inventory is 37.49, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 33.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €7.13 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 37.49, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 33.05 and 8.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2), the current Days Inventory is 37.49 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 METRO AG (WBO:MEO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.13 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:MEO2:
Days Inventory: 37.49 (13% above median its 10-year median of 33.05)
GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €7.13 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#123 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:MEO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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