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Samchai Steel Industries PCLBKK:SAM Days Inventory is 49.49 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 80.22. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Samchai Steel Industries PCL ranks better than 81.44% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.84.
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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.54.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM) 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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Inventory Turnover for the
three
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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL Days Inventory Related Terms
Samchai Steel Industries PCL 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.
BKK:SAM vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Samchai Steel Industries PCL'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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchai Steel Industries PCL'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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM) has a Days Inventory of 49.49 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Samchai Steel Industries PCL and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 80.22. Over the past decade, Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Days Inventory has ranged from 42.41 to 165.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchai Steel Industries PCL ranks #108 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Days Inventory too high?
Samchai Steel Industries PCL's current Days Inventory of 49.49 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 80.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.41 to a high of 165.15. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.36. Samchai Steel Industries PCL's value of 49.49 is 42.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchai Steel Industries PCL ranks #108 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Samchai Steel Industries PCL's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Samchai Steel Industries PCL ranks #108 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Samchai Steel Industries PCL in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.36. Samchai Steel Industries PCL's value of 49.49 is 42.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Samchai Steel Industries PCL's own Days Inventory has ranged from 42.41 to 165.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.22 vs. the industry median of 86.36, Samchai Steel Industries PCL 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 86.36, 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. Samchai Steel Industries PCL's current Days Inventory of 49.49 is 42.7% 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 Samchai Steel Industries PCL and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchai Steel Industries PCL's current Days Inventory is 49.49, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 80.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchai Steel Industries PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.36, compared to a current price of ฿0.10 — trading 72.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.49, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 80.22 and 42.7% below the Steel industry median of 86.36. 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 Samchai Steel Industries PCL (BKK:SAM), the current Days Inventory is 49.49 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.
Samchai Steel Industries PCL is a Thailand-based manufacturer of steel pipes and tubes. The company's products include black steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes, structural steel pipes, furniture pipes, and hot-rolled steel plates and sheets. Its products are mainly used in the construction and furniture industries. Geographically, it operates in both domestic and overseas markets. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the domestic market.
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