Saputo (TSX:SAP) Inventories, Work In Process: C$992 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:SAP Saputo Inc TSX:SAP
68 GF Score
Price C$41.20
GF Value C$29.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Saputo Inventories, Work In Process?

Saputo TSX:SAP +1.53% 68 Inventories, Work In Process is C$992 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:SAP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$29.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Work in process is the part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. Saputo's work in process for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$992 Mil.

Saputo Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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Saputo Inventories, Work In Process Chart

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Saputo Inventories, Work In Process Calculation

That part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. This account contains the cost of the direct material, direct labor, and factory overhead placed into the products on the factory floor. A manufacturer must disclose in its financial statements the cost of its work-in-process as well as the cost of finished goods and materials on hand.

What does a Inventories, Work In Process of C$992 Mil mean?
Saputo (TSX:SAP) has a Inventories, Work In Process of C$992 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Saputo and its competitors.
Is Saputo's Inventories, Work In Process too high?
Saputo's current Inventories, Work In Process is C$992 Mil. Overall, Saputo has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saputo's Inventories, Work In Process compare to KHC and GIS?
Saputo's Inventories, Work In Process of C$992 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 Inventories, Work In Process for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Inventories, Work In Process 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 Inventories, Work In Process mean?
A high Inventories, Work In Process can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Saputo and its competitors. Saputo's current Inventories, Work In Process is C$992 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saputo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saputo (TSX:SAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$29.17, compared to a current price of C$41.20 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventories, Work In Process is C$992 Mil. Saputo's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventories, Work In Process calculated?
Inventories, Work In Process is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saputo (TSX:SAP), the current Inventories, Work In Process is C$992 Mil 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 Saputo (TSX:SAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saputo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$41.20 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$29.17. GuruFocus considers Saputo to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SAP:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: C$992 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$29.17 vs. price of C$41.20 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Saputo Business Description

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Address 1000 de la Gauchetiere Street West, Suite 2900, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 4W5
Saputo Inc produces, markets, and distributes dairy products, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. The Company is a cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a dairy processor in Australia, a cheese producer and extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products manufacturer in the USA, and a manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads in the UK. Its cheese products are sold under various brand names, including Saputo, Armstrong, Alexis de Portneuf, Bari, Cogruet, DuVillage 1860, Kingsey, and Shepherd Gourmet Dairy. The Company operates through four divisions: Canada Sector, USA Sector, International Sector, and Europe Sector, with the USA Sector generating the maximum revenue.
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