Sandfire ResourcesASX:SFR +1.09%87 Days Inventory is 1,952.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2,647.57. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$14.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Sandfire Resources ranks worse than 146842.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sandfire Resources's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Sandfire Resources's highest Days Inventory was 12833.63. The lowest was 91.27. And the median was 2647.57.
ASX:SFR's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 85.61 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Sandfire Resources's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (0.00) to Dec. 2025 (1,952.09).
It might indicate that Sandfire Resources's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sandfire Resources's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.09.
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.
Sandfire Resources's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.13.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) 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.
Sandfire Resources's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Sandfire Resources's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Sandfire Resources Days Inventory Related Terms
Sandfire Resources Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandfire 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Sandfire 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.
Sandfire Resources Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandfire Resources's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandfire Resources'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.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Days Inventory of 1,952.09 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sandfire Resources and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2,647.57. Over the past decade, Sandfire Resources' Days Inventory has ranged from 91.27 to 12,833.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #999999 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Sandfire Resources' Days Inventory too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Days Inventory of 1,952.09 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2,647.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.27 to a high of 12,833.63. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Sandfire Resources' value of 1,952.09 is 2180.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #999999 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Days Inventory compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #999999 out of 681 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sandfire Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Sandfire Resources' value of 1,952.09 is 2180.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sandfire Resources' own Days Inventory has ranged from 91.27 to 12,833.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2,647.57 vs. the industry median of 85.61, Sandfire Resources has consistently been above 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 85.61, based on 681 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. Sandfire Resources's current Days Inventory of 1,952.09 is 2180.2% above 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 85.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandfire Resources's current Days Inventory is 1,952.09, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2,647.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.60, compared to a current price of A$19.40 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1,952.09, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2,647.57 and 2180.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 85.61. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Days Inventory is 1,952.09 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$19.40 is trading 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.60.
GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:
Days Inventory: 1,952.09 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2,647.57)
GF Value™: A$14.60 vs. price of A$19.40 (32.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2180.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#999999 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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