Cosan (CSAN) Days Inventory: 29.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Above Median


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What is Cosan Days Inventory?

Cosan CSAN +1.04% 60 Days Inventory is 29.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 21.57. GuruFocus rates CSAN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Cosan ranks better than 54.01% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cosan's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $362 Mil. Cosan's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,138 Mil. Hence, Cosan's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.06.

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

CSAN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.38   Med: 21.57   Max: 30.93
Current: 28.01

During the past 13 years, Cosan's highest Days Inventory was 30.93. The lowest was 12.38. And the median was 21.57.

CSAN's Days Inventory is ranked better than
54.01% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.99 vs CSAN: 28.01

Cosan's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (26.86) to Mar. 2026 (29.06). It might indicate that Cosan's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Cosan's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.14.

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. Cosan's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.


Cosan  (NYSE:CSAN) 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.

Cosan'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.

Cosan'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.


Cosan Days Inventory Related Terms


Cosan Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cosan'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.

Cosan Days Inventory Chart

Cosan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Cosan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CSAN vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Cosan'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.


Cosan Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cosan's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cosan Days Inventory Calculation

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

Cosan'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
=( (339.765 + 360.954) / 2 ) / 4993.491*365
=350.3595 / 4993.491*365
=25.61

Cosan'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
=( (360.954 + 363.983) / 2 ) / 1138.332*365 / 4
=362.4685 / 1138.332*365 / 4
=29.06

* 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 29.06 mean?
Cosan (CSAN) has a Days Inventory of 29.06 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cosan and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 21.57. Over the past decade, Cosan's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.38 to 30.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosan ranks #315 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Cosan's Days Inventory too high?
Cosan's current Days Inventory of 29.06 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 21.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.38 to a high of 30.93. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Cosan's value of 29.06 is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosan ranks #315 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cosan has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosan's Days Inventory compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cosan ranks #315 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Cosan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Cosan's value of 29.06 is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cosan's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.38 to 30.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.57 vs. the industry median of 30.99, Cosan 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.99, 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. Cosan's current Days Inventory of 29.06 is 6.2% 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 Cosan and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosan's current Days Inventory is 29.06, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 21.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosan (CSAN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.18, compared to a current price of $2.91 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.06, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 21.57 and 6.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.99. Cosan's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Cosan (CSAN), the current Days Inventory is 29.06 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 Cosan (CSAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.91 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.18. GuruFocus considers Cosan to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CSAN:

  • Days Inventory: 29.06 (35% above median its 10-year median of 21.57)
  • GF Value™: $6.18 vs. price of $2.91 (52.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#315 of 685)

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


Cosan Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 9CI0:GermanyCSAN3:Brazil
Address Avenue Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 4100 / 15th Floor Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Cosan SA engages in several services throughout the energy and logistics sectors. Its reportable segments are Raizen, Compass, Moove, Rumo, and Radar. It generates the majority of its revenue from Raizen which operates in the production, commercialization, origination, and trading of ethanol, bioenergy, resale, and trading of electricity, renewable sources, marketing, origination, and trading of sugar and fuels, and lubricant.
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