Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) Days Inventory: 52.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Inventory?

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co XSWX:ADM +2.71% 75 Days Inventory is 52.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 55.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.38. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,867 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks better than 75.2% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8,753 Mil. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF15,170 Mil. Hence, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:ADM' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.35   Med: 55.5   Max: 63.62
Current: 50.35

During the past 13 years, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's highest Days Inventory was 63.62. The lowest was 50.35. And the median was 55.50.

XSWX:ADM's Days Inventory is ranked better than
75.2% of 1867 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.65 vs XSWX:ADM: 50.35

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (55.79) to Mar. 2026 (52.65).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.73.

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. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.


Archer-Daniels-Midland Co  (XSWX:ADM) 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.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=8753.3725 / 16131.777
=0.54

* 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.


Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Inventory Chart

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 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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XSWX:ADM vs BG, TSN, CALM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.


Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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
=( (10317.595 + 8263.056) / 2 ) / 59955.568*365
=9290.3255 / 59955.568*365
=56.56

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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
=( (8263.056 + 9243.689) / 2 ) / 15169.696*365 / 4
=8753.3725 / 15169.696*365 / 4
=52.65

* 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 52.65 mean?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a Days Inventory of 52.65 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.50. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 50.35 to 63.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #463 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Days Inventory of 52.65 is near median its 10-year median of 55.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.35 to a high of 63.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 52.65 is 36.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #463 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Inventory compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #463 out of 1867 companies for Days Inventory. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 52.65 is 36.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.35 to 63.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.50 vs. the industry median of 82.65, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.65, based on 1,867 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. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Days Inventory of 52.65 is 36.3% 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Days Inventory is 52.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock overvalued right now?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a current Days Inventory of 52.65. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.38, compared to a current price of CHF62.13 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 52.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.50 and 36.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.65. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM), the current Days Inventory is 52.65 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF62.13 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.38.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADM:

  • Days Inventory: 52.65 (near median its 10-year median of 55.50)
  • GF Value™: CHF48.38 vs. price of CHF62.13 (28.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#463 of 1867)

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


Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Business Description

Address 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4600, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
Archer-Daniels-Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
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