Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) Days Inventory: 96.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median

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XSGO:HITES Empresas Hites SA XSGO:HITES
55 GF Score
Price CLP132.09
GF Value CLP107.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Empresas Hites Days Inventory?

Empresas Hites XSGO:HITES 55 Days Inventory is 96.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 83.94. GuruFocus rates XSGO:HITES with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP107.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Retail - Cyclical companies, Empresas Hites ranks better than 53.52% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Empresas Hites's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP52,952 Mil. Empresas Hites's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP50,086 Mil. Hence, Empresas Hites's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.47.

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

XSGO:HITES' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.94   Med: 83.94   Max: 116.71
Current: 97.26

During the past 13 years, Empresas Hites's highest Days Inventory was 116.71. The lowest was 71.94. And the median was 83.94.

XSGO:HITES's Days Inventory is ranked better than
53.52% of 1093 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.15 vs XSGO:HITES: 97.26

Empresas Hites's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (100.12) to Mar. 2026 (96.47).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Empresas Hites's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.

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. Empresas Hites's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.


Empresas Hites  (XSGO:HITES) 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.

Empresas Hites'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.

Empresas Hites's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=52952.201 / 80818.825
=0.66

* 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.


Empresas Hites Days Inventory Related Terms


Empresas Hites Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empresas Hites'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.

Empresas Hites Days Inventory Chart

Empresas Hites Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 93.60 116.71 97.20 82.32 84.09

Empresas Hites Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 100.12 95.72 116.43 83.73 96.47

XSGO:HITES vs DDS, M: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Empresas Hites'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.


Empresas Hites Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Empresas Hites's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Empresas Hites Days Inventory Calculation

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

Empresas Hites'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
=( (46923.313 + 49167.357) / 2 ) / 208537.447*365
=48045.335 / 208537.447*365
=84.09

Empresas Hites'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
=( (49167.357 + 56737.045) / 2 ) / 50085.971*365 / 4
=52952.201 / 50085.971*365 / 4
=96.47

* 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 96.47 mean?
Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) has a Days Inventory of 96.47 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Empresas Hites and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 83.94. Over the past decade, Empresas Hites' Days Inventory has ranged from 71.94 to 116.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #508 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Empresas Hites' Days Inventory too high?
Empresas Hites' current Days Inventory of 96.47 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 83.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.94 to a high of 116.71. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.15. Empresas Hites' value of 96.47 is 7.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #508 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Empresas Hites has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresas Hites' Days Inventory compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Empresas Hites ranks #508 out of 1093 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Empresas Hites in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.15. Empresas Hites' value of 96.47 is 7.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Empresas Hites' own Days Inventory has ranged from 71.94 to 116.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.94 vs. the industry median of 104.15, Empresas Hites 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.15, based on 1,093 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. Empresas Hites's current Days Inventory of 96.47 is 7.4% 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 Empresas Hites and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empresas Hites's current Days Inventory is 96.47, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 83.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresas Hites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP107.60, compared to a current price of CLP132.09 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 96.47, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 83.94 and 7.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.15. Empresas Hites' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES), the current Days Inventory is 96.47 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 Empresas Hites (XSGO:HITES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas Hites stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CLP132.09 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP107.60. GuruFocus considers Empresas Hites to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:HITES:

  • Days Inventory: 96.47 (15% above median its 10-year median of 83.94)
  • GF Value™: CLP107.60 vs. price of CLP132.09 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#508 of 1093)

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


Empresas Hites Business Description

Address Moneda 970, 14th Floor, Santiago, CHL
Empresas Hites SA is a Chile-based firm operating in the retail and finance sector. The company operates through the following operating segments; the Retail segment which includes the retail sale of clothing, electrical, and home furnishing products through its department stores; and the Financial segment which represents direct credits granted to its customers through Hites card and other mediums. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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