Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM) Days Inventory: 93.44 (As of Dec. 2024) — Near Median


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What is Sinai Cement Days Inventory?

Sinai Cement CAI:SCEM +2.09% 40 Days Inventory is 93.44 as of Dec. 2024, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 94.69. GuruFocus rates CAI:SCEM with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of E£23.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Sinai Cement ranks worse than 52.3% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sinai Cement's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was E£966 Mil. Sinai Cement's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was E£3,775 Mil. Hence, Sinai Cement's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 46.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sinai Cement's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:SCEM' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.23   Med: 94.69   Max: 101.17
Current: 93.44

During the past 5 years, Sinai Cement's highest Days Inventory was 101.17. The lowest was 87.23. And the median was 94.69.

CAI:SCEM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
52.3% of 392 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21 vs CAI:SCEM: 93.44

Sinai Cement's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2022 (101.17) to Dec. 2024 (93.44).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sinai Cement's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 3.91.

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. Sinai Cement's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.15.


Sinai Cement  (CAI:SCEM) 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.

Sinai Cement's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 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.

Sinai Cement's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 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.


Sinai Cement Days Inventory Related Terms


Sinai Cement Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinai Cement'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.

Sinai Cement Days Inventory Chart

Sinai Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory
0.00 87.23 101.17 95.94 93.44

Sinai Cement Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory 0.00 87.23 101.17 95.94 93.44

CAI:SCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Sinai Cement'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.


Sinai Cement Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sinai Cement's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinai Cement's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sinai Cement Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sinai Cement's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (883.26 + 1049.45) / 2 ) / 3775.019*365
=966.355 / 3775.019*365
=93.44

Sinai Cement's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (883.26 + 1049.45) / 2 ) / 3775.019*365 / 2
=966.355 / 3775.019*365 / 2
=46.72

* 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 93.44 mean?
Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM) has a Days Inventory of 93.44 as of Dec. 2024. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sinai Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 94.69. Over the past decade, Sinai Cement's Days Inventory has ranged from 87.23 to 101.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinai Cement ranks #205 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Sinai Cement's Days Inventory too high?
Sinai Cement's current Days Inventory of 93.44 is near median its 10-year median of 94.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.23 to a high of 101.17. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Sinai Cement's value of 93.44 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinai Cement ranks #205 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sinai Cement has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinai Cement's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sinai Cement ranks #205 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sinai Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Sinai Cement's value of 93.44 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sinai Cement's own Days Inventory has ranged from 87.23 to 101.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.69 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Sinai Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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. Sinai Cement's current Days Inventory of 93.44 is 3.6% 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 Sinai Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinai Cement's current Days Inventory is 93.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 94.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinai Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£23.86, compared to a current price of E£63.50 — trading 166.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 93.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 94.69 and 3.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Sinai Cement's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM), the current Days Inventory is 93.44 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinai Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£63.50 is trading 166.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£23.86. GuruFocus considers Sinai Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:SCEM:

  • Days Inventory: 93.44 (near median its 10-year median of 94.69)
  • GF Value™: E£23.86 vs. price of E£63.50 (166.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.6% above the Building Materials median (#205 of 392)

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


Sinai Cement Business Description

Address Cairo Ain Sokhna New Road, District 5, Kilo 9, Katameya, Cairo, EGY, 11439
Sinai Cement is engaged in the production of cement and related products along with packaging of bags.
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