Orascom ConstructionCAI:ORAS +2.03%47 Days Inventory is 16.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 29.49. GuruFocus rates CAI:ORAS with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,480 Construction companies, Orascom Construction ranks better than 66.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orascom Construction's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ORAS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.62 Med: 29.49 Max: 37.29
Current: 20.37
During the past 13 years, Orascom Construction's highest Days Inventory was 37.29. The lowest was 17.62. And the median was 29.49.
CAI:ORAS's Days Inventory is ranked better than 66.01% of 1480
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 50.465
vs CAI:ORAS: 20.37
Orascom Construction's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (23.82) to Dec. 2025 (16.42).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Orascom Construction's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.56.
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.
Orascom Construction's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.17.
Orascom Construction (CAI:ORAS) 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.
Orascom Construction'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.
Orascom Construction'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.
Orascom Construction Days Inventory Related Terms
Orascom Construction Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orascom Construction'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.
CAI:ORAS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Orascom Construction'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.
Orascom Construction Days Inventory vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Orascom Construction's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orascom Construction'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.
Orascom Construction (CAI:ORAS) has a Days Inventory of 16.42 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Orascom Construction and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 29.49. Over the past decade, Orascom Construction's Days Inventory has ranged from 17.62 to 37.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Orascom Construction ranks #503 out of 1480 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Orascom Construction's Days Inventory too high?
Orascom Construction's current Days Inventory of 16.42 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 29.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.62 to a high of 37.29. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 50.47. Orascom Construction's value of 16.42 is 67.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orascom Construction ranks #503 out of 1480 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orascom Construction has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orascom Construction's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Orascom Construction ranks #503 out of 1480 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Orascom Construction in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 50.47. Orascom Construction's value of 16.42 is 67.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Orascom Construction's own Days Inventory has ranged from 17.62 to 37.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.49 vs. the industry median of 50.47, Orascom Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 50.47, based on 1,480 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. Orascom Construction's current Days Inventory of 16.42 is 67.5% 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 Orascom Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 50.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orascom Construction's current Days Inventory is 16.42, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 29.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orascom Construction stock overvalued right now?
Orascom Construction (CAI:ORAS) has a current Days Inventory of 16.42. The current Days Inventory is 16.42, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 29.49 and 67.5% below the Construction industry median of 50.47. Orascom Construction's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Orascom Construction (CAI:ORAS), the current Days Inventory is 16.42 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.
Orascom Construction PLC is an engineering company in the United Arab Emirates. Its area of operations are infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects predominantly in the Middle East and also in North Africa, the United States and the Pacific Rim regions. The company's brands comprise Orascom, Contrack Watts, The Weirz Company, The Besix Group, Concessions and Investments, Construction Materials and Property Management.
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