Target (XSWX:TGT) Inventory Turnover: 1.47 (As of Apr. 2026)


XSWX:TGT Target Corp XSWX:TGT
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What is Target Inventory Turnover?

Target XSWX:TGT -2.02% 77 Inventory Turnover is 1.47 as of Apr. 2026. 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.

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. Target's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF14,225 Mil. Target's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF9,707 Mil. Target's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.47.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Target's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 62.27.

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 quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.48.

Target  (XSWX:TGT) 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.

Target's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=9706.8235/14224.844*365 / 4
=62.27

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 quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=9706.8235 / 20038.907
=0.48

* 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.

Target Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Target Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Target'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.

Target Inventory Turnover Chart

Target Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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Target Quarterly Data
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Target Inventory Turnover Calculation

Target's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=59608.383 / ((11588.304 + 9712.778) / 2 )
=59608.383 / 10650.541
=5.60

Target's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=14224.844 / ((9712.778 + 9700.869) / 2 )
=14224.844 / 9706.8235
=1.47

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.47 mean?
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.47 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Target and its competitors.
Is Target's Inventory Turnover too high?
Target's current Inventory Turnover is 1.47. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Inventory Turnover compare to DG and DLTR?
Target's Inventory Turnover of 1.47 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Target and its competitors. Target's current Inventory Turnover is 1.47. 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 Inventory Turnover of 1.47. 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 Inventory Turnover is 1.47. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (XSWX:TGT), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.47 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.47
  • GF Value™: CHF107.42 vs. price of CHF111.26 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55403
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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