AMR (Alpha Metallurgical Resources) Days Inventory: 35.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Above Median

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AMR Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc AMR
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Price $138.40
GF Value $165.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Alpha Metallurgical Resources Days Inventory?

Alpha Metallurgical Resources AMR +0.90% 83 Days Inventory is 35.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 26.48. GuruFocus rates AMR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks better than 88.14% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $203 Mil. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $515 Mil. Hence, Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

AMR' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.88   Med: 26.48   Max: 35.74
Current: 35.74

During the past 11 years, Alpha Metallurgical Resources's highest Days Inventory was 35.74. The lowest was 17.88. And the median was 26.48.

AMR's Days Inventory is ranked better than
88.14% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs AMR: 35.74

Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (29.82) to Mar. 2026 (35.96). It might indicate that Alpha Metallurgical Resources's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54.

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. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.


Alpha Metallurgical Resources  (NYSE:AMR) 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.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 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.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 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.


Alpha Metallurgical Resources Days Inventory Related Terms


Alpha Metallurgical Resources Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory 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.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Days Inventory Chart

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Alpha Metallurgical Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AMR vs SXC, METC, AREC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Alpha Metallurgical Resources'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.


Alpha Metallurgical Resources Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory falls into.


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Alpha Metallurgical Resources Days Inventory Calculation

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

Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (169.269 + 193) / 2 ) / 2104.642*365
=181.1345 / 2104.642*365
=31.41

Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (193 + 213.102) / 2 ) / 515.191*365 / 4
=203.051 / 515.191*365 / 4
=35.96

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 35.96 mean?
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) has a Days Inventory of 35.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alpha Metallurgical Resources and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 26.48. Over the past decade, Alpha Metallurgical Resources' Days Inventory has ranged from 17.88 to 35.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #69 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Alpha Metallurgical Resources' Days Inventory too high?
Alpha Metallurgical Resources' current Days Inventory of 35.96 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 26.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.88 to a high of 35.74. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Alpha Metallurgical Resources' value of 35.96 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #69 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Metallurgical Resources' Days Inventory compare to SXC and METC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Alpha Metallurgical Resources ranks #69 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alpha Metallurgical Resources in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Alpha Metallurgical Resources' value of 35.96 is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Alpha Metallurgical Resources' own Days Inventory has ranged from 17.88 to 35.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.48 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Alpha Metallurgical Resources 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's current Days Inventory of 35.96 is 58.5% 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Metallurgical Resources's current Days Inventory is 35.96, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 26.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Metallurgical Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.96, compared to a current price of $138.40 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 35.96, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 26.48 and 58.5% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Alpha Metallurgical Resources' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR), the current Days Inventory is 35.96 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 Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Metallurgical Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $138.40 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $165.96. GuruFocus considers Alpha Metallurgical Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AMR:

  • Days Inventory: 35.96 (36% above median its 10-year median of 26.48)
  • GF Value™: $165.96 vs. price of $138.40 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.5% below the Steel median (#69 of 582)

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


Alpha Metallurgical Resources Business Description

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Address 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Bristol, TN, USA, 37620
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc is a Tennessee-based coal mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. The company's portfolio of mining operations consists of underground mines, surface mines, and coal preparation plants. It produces low-ash metallurgical coal, including High-Vol. A, Mid-Vol., High-Vol. B, and Low-Vol. coal, which is shipped to domestic and international coke and steel producers. The reportable segment of the company is Met. It extracts, processes and markets met and thermal coal from deep and surface mines for sale to steel and coke producers, industrial customers, and electric utilities.
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