WTBCF (Whitbread) Days Inventory: 6.60 (As of Feb. 2026) — 17% Below Median


WTBCF Whitbread PLC WTBCF
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What is Whitbread Days Inventory?

Whitbread WTBCF 71 Days Inventory is 6.60 as of Feb. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 7.91. GuruFocus rates WTBCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.70. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 695 Travel & Leisure companies, Whitbread ranks better than 77.84% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Whitbread's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $19 Mil. Whitbread's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $519 Mil. Hence, Whitbread's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Whitbread's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

WTBCF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.68   Med: 7.91   Max: 25.2
Current: 6.05

During the past 13 years, Whitbread's highest Days Inventory was 25.20. The lowest was 5.68. And the median was 7.91.

WTBCF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
77.84% of 695 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 30.26 vs WTBCF: 6.05

Whitbread's Days Inventory declined from Feb. 2025 (8.41) to Feb. 2026 (6.60).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Whitbread's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.66.

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. Whitbread's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.01.


Whitbread  (OTCPK:WTBCF) 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.

Whitbread's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Feb. 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.

Whitbread's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 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.


Whitbread Days Inventory Related Terms


Whitbread Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitbread'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.

Whitbread Days Inventory Chart

Whitbread Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.69 8.55 7.67 7.40 5.41

Whitbread Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.11 6.65 8.41 5.74 6.60

WTBCF vs MAR, HLT, H: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Whitbread'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.


Whitbread Days Inventory vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whitbread's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Whitbread's Days Inventory falls into.


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Whitbread Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Whitbread's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (21.455 + 14.946) / 2 ) / 1226.902*365
=18.2005 / 1226.902*365
=5.41

Whitbread's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (22.611 + 14.946) / 2 ) / 519.429*365 / 2
=18.7785 / 519.429*365 / 2
=6.60

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 6.60 mean?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a Days Inventory of 6.60 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 7.91. Over the past decade, Whitbread's Days Inventory has ranged from 5.68 to 25.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #154 out of 695 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Whitbread's Days Inventory too high?
Whitbread's current Days Inventory of 6.60 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.68 to a high of 25.20. The Travel & Leisure industry median Days Inventory is 30.26. Whitbread's value of 6.60 is 78.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #154 out of 695 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's Days Inventory compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #154 out of 695 companies for Days Inventory. This places Whitbread in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.26. Whitbread's value of 6.60 is 78.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Whitbread's own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.68 to 25.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.91 vs. the industry median of 30.26, Whitbread 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Days Inventory among Travel & Leisure companies is 30.26, based on 695 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. Whitbread's current Days Inventory of 6.60 is 78.2% 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 Whitbread and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitbread's current Days Inventory is 6.60, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 7.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Whitbread (WTBCF) has a current Days Inventory of 6.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.70, compared to a current price of $31.09 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.60, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.91 and 78.2% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 30.26. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Whitbread (WTBCF), the current Days Inventory is 6.60 as of Feb. 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 Whitbread (WTBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.09 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.70.

Key valuation signals for WTBCF:

  • Days Inventory: 6.60 (17% below median its 10-year median of 7.91)
  • GF Value™: $42.70 vs. price of $31.09 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.2% below the Travel & Leisure median (#154 of 695)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WTBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Whitbread Business Description

Address Porz Avenue, Whitbread Court, Houghton Hall Business Park, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, GBR, LU5 5XE
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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