L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) Inventory Turnover: 1.25 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is L'Oreal Inventory Turnover?

L'Oreal XSWX:OR 99 Inventory Turnover is 1.25 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OR with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF356.55. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. L'Oreal's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF5,245 Mil. L'Oreal's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,196 Mil. L'Oreal's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.25.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. L'Oreal's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 146.00.

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. L'Oreal's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21.

L'Oreal  (XSWX:OR) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

L'Oreal's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=4195.862/5244.983*365 / 2
=146.00

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.

L'Oreal's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=4195.862 / 20135.909
=0.21

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

L'Oreal Inventory Turnover Related Terms

L'Oreal Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L'Oreal's Inventory Turnover 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.

L'Oreal Inventory Turnover Chart

L'Oreal Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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L'Oreal Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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L'Oreal Inventory Turnover Calculation

L'Oreal's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=10556.966 / ((4322.72 + 4239.527) / 2 )
=10556.966 / 4281.1235
=2.47

L'Oreal's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=5244.983 / ((4152.197 + 4239.527) / 2 )
=5244.983 / 4195.862
=1.25

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.25 mean?
L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.25 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors.
Is L'Oreal's Inventory Turnover too high?
L'Oreal's current Inventory Turnover is 1.25. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 99/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's Inventory Turnover compare to PG and CL?
L'Oreal's Inventory Turnover of 1.25 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors. L'Oreal's current Inventory Turnover is 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) has a current Inventory Turnover of 1.25. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF356.55, compared to a current price of CHF328.25 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.25. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For L'Oreal (XSWX:OR), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.25 as of Dec. 2025. 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 L'Oreal (XSWX:OR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF328.25 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF356.55.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OR:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.25
  • GF Value™: CHF356.55 vs. price of CHF328.25 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 3 warning signs

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

L'Oreal Business Description

Address 41, Rue Martre, Clichy Cedex, Paris, FRA, 92117
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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