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Synlait Milk's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$365 Mil. Synlait Milk's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 to the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$311 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. Synlait Milk's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$-0.94.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Synlait Milk's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 84.72.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Synlait Milk's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.15.
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.
Synlait Milk's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.47.
Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
Synlait Milk's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is
4. 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.
Synlait Milk's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
Synlait Milk Total Inventories Related Terms
Synlait Milk Total Inventories Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk's Total Inventories 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.
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) has a Total Inventories of A$365 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Total Inventories too high?
Synlait Milk's current Total Inventories is A$365 Mil. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Total Inventories compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Total Inventories of A$365 Mil 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 Total Inventories for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Total Inventories is A$365 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.22, compared to a current price of A$0.30 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is A$365 Mil. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1), the current Total Inventories is A$365 Mil as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.30 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.22.
GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SM1:
Total Inventories: A$365 Mil
GF Value™: A$0.22 vs. price of A$0.30 (36.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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