TargetXSWX:TGT -2.02%77 Days Inventory is 62.27 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 60.44. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TGT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF107.42. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Target ranks worse than 72.91% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Target's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF9,707 Mil. Target's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF14,225 Mil.
Hence, Target's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 62.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Target's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:TGT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.18 Med: 60.44 Max: 62.8
Current: 62.5
During the past 13 years, Target's highest Days Inventory was 62.80. The lowest was 54.18. And the median was 60.44.
XSWX:TGT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 72.91% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs XSWX:TGT: 62.50
Target's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (71.78) to Apr. 2026 (62.27).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Target's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.47.
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.
Target's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.48.
Target (XSWX:TGT) 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.
Target's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Target's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Target Days Inventory Related Terms
Target Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Target'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.
XSWX:TGT vs DG, DLTR, BJ: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Target'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.
Target Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Target's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Target'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.
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a Days Inventory of 62.27 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Target and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.44. Over the past decade, Target's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.18 to 62.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Target ranks #218 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Target's Days Inventory too high?
Target's current Days Inventory of 62.27 is near median its 10-year median of 60.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.18 to a high of 62.80. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Target's value of 62.27 is 51.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Target ranks #218 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Days Inventory compare to DG and DLTR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Target ranks #218 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This places Target in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Target's value of 62.27 is 51.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Target's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.18 to 62.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.44 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Target has consistently been above 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. Target's current Days Inventory of 62.27 is 51.5% above 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 Target 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. Target's current Days Inventory is 62.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Target stock overvalued right now?
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a current Days Inventory of 62.27. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.42, compared to a current price of CHF111.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 62.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.44 and 51.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Target's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Target (XSWX:TGT), the current Days Inventory is 62.27 as of Apr. 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 Target (XSWX:TGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF111.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.42.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TGT:
Days Inventory: 62.27 (near median its 10-year median of 60.44)
GF Value™: CHF107.42 vs. price of CHF111.26 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#218 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
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