Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA) Days Inventory: 47.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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CAI:ATQA Misr National Steel CAI:ATQA
69 GF Score
Price E£9.93
GF Value E£11.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Misr National Steel Days Inventory?

Misr National Steel CAI:ATQA +1.22% 69 Days Inventory is 47.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 116.97. GuruFocus rates CAI:ATQA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of E£11.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Misr National Steel ranks worse than 51.2% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Misr National Steel's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£585 Mil. Misr National Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£1,128 Mil. Hence, Misr National Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Misr National Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:ATQA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.1   Med: 116.97   Max: 152.83
Current: 88.04

During the past 13 years, Misr National Steel's highest Days Inventory was 152.83. The lowest was 81.10. And the median was 116.97.

CAI:ATQA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
51.2% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs CAI:ATQA: 88.04

Misr National Steel's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (113.94) to Mar. 2026 (47.34).

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. Misr National Steel's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93.

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. Misr National Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.


Misr National Steel  (CAI:ATQA) 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.

Misr National Steel'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.

Misr National Steel'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.


Misr National Steel Days Inventory Related Terms


Misr National Steel Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Misr National Steel'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.

Misr National Steel Days Inventory Chart

Misr National Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 152.83 81.10

Misr National Steel Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 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 113.94 95.27 104.93 74.78 47.34

CAI:ATQA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Misr National Steel'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.


Misr National Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Misr National Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Misr National Steel's Days Inventory falls into.


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Misr National Steel Days Inventory Calculation

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

Misr National Steel'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
=( (1979.292 + 629.724) / 2 ) / 5871.363*365
=1304.508 / 5871.363*365
=81.10

Misr National Steel'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
=( (629.724 + 541.054) / 2 ) / 1128.461*365 / 4
=585.389 / 1128.461*365 / 4
=47.34

* 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 47.34 mean?
Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA) has a Days Inventory of 47.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Misr National Steel and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 116.97. Over the past decade, Misr National Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 81.10 to 152.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Misr National Steel ranks #298 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Misr National Steel's Days Inventory too high?
Misr National Steel's current Days Inventory of 47.34 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 116.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.10 to a high of 152.83. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Misr National Steel's value of 47.34 is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Misr National Steel ranks #298 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Misr National Steel has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Misr National Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Misr National Steel ranks #298 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Misr National Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Misr National Steel's value of 47.34 is 45.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Misr National Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 81.10 to 152.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.97 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Misr National Steel 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 86.57, 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. Misr National Steel's current Days Inventory of 47.34 is 45.3% 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 Misr National Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Misr National Steel's current Days Inventory is 47.34, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 116.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Misr National Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£11.53, compared to a current price of E£9.93 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 47.34, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 116.97 and 45.3% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Misr National Steel's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA), the current Days Inventory is 47.34 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 Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Misr National Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of E£9.93 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£11.53. GuruFocus considers Misr National Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:ATQA:

  • Days Inventory: 47.34 (60% below median its 10-year median of 116.97)
  • GF Value™: E£11.53 vs. price of E£9.93 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.3% below the Steel median (#298 of 582)

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


Misr National Steel Business Description

Address 34 Damascus Street - Off Syria Street, Mohandessin, Giza, EGY
Misr National Steel is engaged in the rolling and shaping of reinforcing steel and the purchasing, pressing, and cutting of scrap. Its products are rebars, including specifications, chemical composition, and dimensions.
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