Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) Days Inventory: 29.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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BSP:PLAS3 Plascar Participacoes Industriais SA BSP:PLAS3
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Price R$2.63
GF Value R$6.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Plascar Participacoes Industriais Days Inventory?

Plascar Participacoes Industriais BSP:PLAS3 +9.58% 34 Days Inventory is 29.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 43.41. GuruFocus rates BSP:PLAS3 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Vehicles & Parts companies, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks better than 92.56% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$77 Mil. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$238 Mil. Hence, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:PLAS3' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.68   Med: 43.41   Max: 59.54
Current: 27.68

During the past 13 years, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's highest Days Inventory was 59.54. The lowest was 27.68. And the median was 43.41.

BSP:PLAS3's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.56% of 1291 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33 vs BSP:PLAS3: 27.68

Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (29.94) to Mar. 2026 (29.40).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.10.

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. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.


Plascar Participacoes Industriais  (BSP:PLAS3) 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.

Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.

Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Days Inventory Related Terms


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.

Plascar Participacoes Industriais Days Inventory Chart

Plascar Participacoes Industriais Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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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BSP:PLAS3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Days Inventory falls into.


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Plascar Participacoes Industriais Days Inventory Calculation

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

Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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
=( (84.237 + 81.381) / 2 ) / 1005.698*365
=82.809 / 1005.698*365
=30.05

Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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
=( (81.381 + 71.856) / 2 ) / 237.803*365 / 4
=76.6185 / 237.803*365 / 4
=29.40

* 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 29.40 mean?
Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) has a Days Inventory of 29.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Plascar Participacoes Industriais and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 43.41. Over the past decade, Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Days Inventory has ranged from 27.68 to 59.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #96 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Days Inventory too high?
Plascar Participacoes Industriais' current Days Inventory of 29.40 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 43.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.68 to a high of 59.54. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' value of 29.40 is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #96 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plascar Participacoes Industriais has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #96 out of 1291 companies for Days Inventory. This places Plascar Participacoes Industriais in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' value of 29.40 is 63.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Plascar Participacoes Industriais' own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.68 to 59.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.41 vs. the industry median of 80.33, Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.33, based on 1,291 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. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Days Inventory of 29.40 is 63.4% 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Days Inventory is 29.40, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 43.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.62, compared to a current price of R$2.63 — trading 60.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.40, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 43.41 and 63.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3), the current Days Inventory is 29.40 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.63 is trading 60.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.62. GuruFocus considers Plascar Participacoes Industriais to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PLAS3:

  • Days Inventory: 29.40 (32% below median its 10-year median of 43.41)
  • GF Value™: R$6.62 vs. price of R$2.63 (60.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#96 of 1291)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PLAS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Plascar Participacoes Industriais Business Description

Address Wilhelm Winter Street, 300, Industrial District, Jundiai, SP, BRA, CEP 13213-000
Plascar Participacoes Industriais SA is engaged in manufacturing and distributing auto parts. The company with its subsidiaries is involved in the manufacturing and sales of pieces and parts related to internal and external finishing of automotive vehicles. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing of non-automotive products, such as supermarket trolleys, multipurpose boxes, ecological pallets, and furniture. The company product portfolio includes products like includes bumpers, instrument panels, air diffusers, cup holders, side doors, door pockets, and carpets.
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