Melia Hotels International (XMAD:MEL) Days Inventory: 14.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median


XMAD:MEL Melia Hotels International SA XMAD:MEL
73 GF Score
Price €11.94
GF Value €7.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Melia Hotels International Days Inventory?

Melia Hotels International XMAD:MEL -1.73% 73 Days Inventory is 14.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 16.47. GuruFocus rates XMAD:MEL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Travel & Leisure companies, Melia Hotels International ranks better than 62.14% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Melia Hotels International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €30 Mil. Melia Hotels International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €194 Mil. Hence, Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.03.

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

XMAD:MEL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.07   Med: 16.47   Max: 30.89
Current: 15.97

During the past 13 years, Melia Hotels International's highest Days Inventory was 30.89. The lowest was 14.07. And the median was 16.47.

XMAD:MEL's Days Inventory is ranked better than
62.14% of 692 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 30.745 vs XMAD:MEL: 15.97

Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (15.76) to Mar. 2026 (14.03).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Melia Hotels International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.51.

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. Melia Hotels International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.


Melia Hotels International  (XMAD:MEL) 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.

Melia Hotels International'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.

Melia Hotels International'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.


Melia Hotels International Days Inventory Related Terms


Melia Hotels International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melia Hotels International'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.

Melia Hotels International Days Inventory Chart

Melia Hotels International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Melia Hotels International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XMAD:MEL vs MAR, HLT, H: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Melia Hotels International'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.


Melia Hotels International Days Inventory vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory falls into.


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Melia Hotels International Days Inventory Calculation

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

Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (31.987 + 29.787) / 2 ) / 691.847*365
=30.887 / 691.847*365
=16.30

Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (29.787 + 0) / 1 ) / 193.8*365 / 4
=29.787 / 193.8*365 / 4
=14.03

* 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 14.03 mean?
Melia Hotels International (XMAD:MEL) has a Days Inventory of 14.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Melia Hotels International and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 16.47. Over the past decade, Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory has ranged from 14.07 to 30.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #262 out of 692 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory too high?
Melia Hotels International's current Days Inventory of 14.03 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 16.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.07 to a high of 30.89. The Travel & Leisure industry median Days Inventory is 30.75. Melia Hotels International's value of 14.03 is 54.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #262 out of 692 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Melia Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melia Hotels International's Days Inventory compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #262 out of 692 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Melia Hotels International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.75. Melia Hotels International's value of 14.03 is 54.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Melia Hotels International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 14.07 to 30.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.47 vs. the industry median of 30.75, Melia Hotels International 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 30.75, based on 692 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. Melia Hotels International's current Days Inventory of 14.03 is 54.4% 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 Melia Hotels International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melia Hotels International's current Days Inventory is 14.03, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 16.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melia Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International (XMAD:MEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.40, compared to a current price of €11.94 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.03, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 16.47 and 54.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 30.75. Melia Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Melia Hotels International (XMAD:MEL), the current Days Inventory is 14.03 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 Melia Hotels International (XMAD:MEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.94 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.40. GuruFocus considers Melia Hotels International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:MEL:

  • Days Inventory: 14.03 (15% below median its 10-year median of 16.47)
  • GF Value™: €7.40 vs. price of €11.94 (61.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#262 of 692)

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


Melia Hotels International Business Description

Address Gremio Toneleros, 24, Poligono Son Castello, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, ESP, 07009
Melia Hotels International SA is mainly engaged in tourism-related activities, specifically the management and operation of hotels owned by the Group under ownership, lease, management, or franchise arrangements, as well as activities related to vacation club operations. Its reportable segments are Hotel Business, which includes the operating activities of owned and leased hotels and additional hotel business activities such as casinos and tour operators; Hotel Management, which involves the operation of hotels under management or franchise arrangements; and Real Estate, which includes real estate development and operation. The Company operates mainly in Spain, Latin America, the rest of Europe, and Asia.
73GF Score

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