Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) Days Inventory: 255.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Above Median

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BUE:ALUA Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC BUE:ALUA
83 GF Score
Price ARS974.00
GF Value ARS1,033.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Days Inventory?

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC BUE:ALUA +0.10% 83 Days Inventory is 255.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 161.80. GuruFocus rates BUE:ALUA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,033.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks worse than 89.49% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,147,407 Mil. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS409,626 Mil. Hence, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 255.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:ALUA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.56   Med: 161.8   Max: 301.27
Current: 288.63

During the past 13 years, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's highest Days Inventory was 301.27. The lowest was 76.56. And the median was 161.80.

BUE:ALUA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
89.49% of 685 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.48 vs BUE:ALUA: 288.63

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (281.56) to Mar. 2026 (255.60).

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.

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. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.94.


Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC  (BUE:ALUA) 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.

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=1147407.24 / 590122.679
=1.94

* 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.


Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Days Inventory Related Terms


Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Days Inventory Chart

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 76.56 162.20 153.30 225.48 301.27

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 281.56 1,717.18 241.74 200.26 255.60

BUE:ALUA vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.


Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Days Inventory Calculation

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

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1054649.535 + 1142056.656) / 2 ) / 1330677.785*365
=1098353.0955 / 1330677.785*365
=301.27

Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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
=( (1134550.232 + 1160264.248) / 2 ) / 409625.737*365 / 4
=1147407.24 / 409625.737*365 / 4
=255.60

* 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 255.60 mean?
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) has a Days Inventory of 255.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 161.80. Over the past decade, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory has ranged from 76.56 to 301.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #613 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory too high?
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Days Inventory of 255.60 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 161.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.56 to a high of 301.27. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.48. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's value of 255.60 is 195.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #613 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Days Inventory compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #613 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.48. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's value of 255.60 is 195.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 76.56 to 301.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 161.80 vs. the industry median of 86.48, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC 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 86.48, based on 685 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. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Days Inventory of 255.60 is 195.6% 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Days Inventory is 255.60, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 161.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,033.63, compared to a current price of ARS974.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 255.60, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 161.80 and 195.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.48. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA), the current Days Inventory is 255.60 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS974.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,033.63. GuruFocus considers Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:ALUA:

  • Days Inventory: 255.60 (58% above median its 10-year median of 161.80)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,033.63 vs. price of ARS974.00 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#613 of 685)

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


Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Business Description

Address Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear 590, 3rd Floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, 1058
Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is an Argentina based company engaged in manufacturing aluminum and aluminum products. It is used for aerospace, electrical component, construction, and transportation industries. The company offers rolling and alloy ingots, extrusion billets, rods, beams and zinc sows, among others. It also offers integrated solutions for engineering, manufacturing, construction, assembly and industrial services projects.
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