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African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 79 Days Inventory is 26.76 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 27.22. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 88.58% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
African Rainbow Minerals's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.82.
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.
African Rainbow Minerals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.11.
African Rainbow Minerals (OTCPK:AFBOF) 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.
African Rainbow Minerals's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jun. 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.
African Rainbow Minerals's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Days Inventory Related Terms
African Rainbow Minerals Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Days Inventory Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals'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.
African Rainbow Minerals Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals'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.
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a Days Inventory of 26.76 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.22. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' Days Inventory has ranged from 17.16 to 37.33. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #79 out of 692 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Days Inventory too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Days Inventory of 26.76 is near median its 10-year median of 27.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.16 to a high of 37.33. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 85.52. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 26.76 is 68.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #79 out of 692 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #79 out of 692 companies for Days Inventory. This places African Rainbow Minerals in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 85.52. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 26.76 is 68.7% below this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 17.16 to 37.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.22 vs. the industry median of 85.52, African Rainbow Minerals has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 85.52, based on 692 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. African Rainbow Minerals's current Days Inventory of 26.76 is 68.7% below 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 African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 85.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current Days Inventory is 26.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.81, compared to a current price of $10.09 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 26.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.22 and 68.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 85.52. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current Days Inventory is 26.76 as of Jun. 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.09 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.81.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
Days Inventory: 26.76 (near median its 10-year median of 27.22)
GF Value™: $14.81 vs. price of $10.09 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#79 of 692)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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