Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Days Inventory: 1.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Above Median

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BUE:DGCU2 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA BUE:DGCU2
78 GF Score
Price ARS1,665.00
GF Value ARS1,431.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Inventory?

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana BUE:DGCU2 -0.89% 78 Days Inventory is 1.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates BUE:DGCU2 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,431.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks better than 95.13% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS553 Mil. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS41,468 Mil. Hence, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:DGCU2' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 0.8   Max: 262.31
Current: 0.98

During the past 13 years, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's highest Days Inventory was 262.31. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.80.

BUE:DGCU2's Days Inventory is ranked better than
95.13% of 452 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs BUE:DGCU2: 0.98

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (1.06) to Mar. 2026 (1.22). It might indicate that Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 74.94.

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. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana  (BUE:DGCU2) 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.

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Inventory Related Terms


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Inventory Chart

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.74 11.85 262.31 0.85

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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 1.06 0.98 0.81 1.06 1.22

BUE:DGCU2 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory falls into.


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Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Inventory Calculation

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

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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
=( (363.733 + 570.845) / 2 ) / 200664.743*365
=467.289 / 200664.743*365
=0.85

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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
=( (570.845 + 535.85) / 2 ) / 41468.095*365 / 4
=553.3475 / 41468.095*365 / 4
=1.22

* 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 1.22 mean?
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) has a Days Inventory of 1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.54 to 262.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #22 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory too high?
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Days Inventory of 1.22 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 262.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 1.22 is 94.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #22 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Inventory compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #22 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 1.22 is 94.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.54 to 262.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 452 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. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Days Inventory of 1.22 is 94.6% 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Days Inventory is 1.22, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,431.19, compared to a current price of ARS1,665.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.22, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 94.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2), the current Days Inventory is 1.22 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS1,665.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,431.19. GuruFocus considers Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:DGCU2:

  • Days Inventory: 1.22 (53% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,431.19 vs. price of ARS1,665.00 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#22 of 452)

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Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Business Description

Address 5 Piso, Dpto: frente, Suipacha 10, Buenos Aires, ARG
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA is a distributor of natural gas either directly or through third-party entities. Its customer base includes residential clients, industrial and commercial businesses and CNG stations.
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