Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) Days Inventory: 64.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


FRA:FG1 Antofagasta PLC FRA:FG1
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What is Antofagasta Days Inventory?

Antofagasta FRA:FG1 -6.74% 87 Days Inventory is 64.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 70.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:FG1 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Antofagasta ranks better than 60.35% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Antofagasta's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €674 Mil. Antofagasta's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,901 Mil. Hence, Antofagasta's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.69.

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

FRA:FG1' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.65   Med: 70.1   Max: 76.28
Current: 71.91

During the past 13 years, Antofagasta's highest Days Inventory was 76.28. The lowest was 55.65. And the median was 70.10.

FRA:FG1's Days Inventory is ranked better than
60.35% of 681 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 85.61 vs FRA:FG1: 71.91

Antofagasta's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (73.01) to Dec. 2025 (64.69).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Antofagasta's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.82.

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. Antofagasta's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.


Antofagasta  (FRA:FG1) 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.

Antofagasta's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Antofagasta's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Antofagasta Days Inventory Related Terms


Antofagasta Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Antofagasta'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.

Antofagasta Days Inventory Chart

Antofagasta 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 63.36 64.20 69.68 69.70 75.62

Antofagasta Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 68.13 77.21 73.01 79.93 64.69

FRA:FG1 vs SCCO, FCX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Antofagasta'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.


Antofagasta Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Antofagasta's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Antofagasta Days Inventory Calculation

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

Antofagasta'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
=( (883.471 + 644.001) / 2 ) / 3686.376*365
=763.736 / 3686.376*365
=75.62

Antofagasta's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (704.004 + 644.001) / 2 ) / 1901.346*365 / 2
=674.0025 / 1901.346*365 / 2
=64.69

* 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 64.69 mean?
Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) has a Days Inventory of 64.69 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Antofagasta and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.10. Over the past decade, Antofagasta's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.65 to 76.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Antofagasta ranks #270 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Antofagasta's Days Inventory too high?
Antofagasta's current Days Inventory of 64.69 is near median its 10-year median of 70.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.65 to a high of 76.28. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Antofagasta's value of 64.69 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Antofagasta ranks #270 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Antofagasta has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antofagasta's Days Inventory compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Antofagasta ranks #270 out of 681 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Antofagasta in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Antofagasta's value of 64.69 is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Antofagasta's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.65 to 76.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.10 vs. the industry median of 85.61, Antofagasta 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 85.61, based on 681 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. Antofagasta's current Days Inventory of 64.69 is 24.4% 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 Antofagasta and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 85.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Antofagasta's current Days Inventory is 64.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antofagasta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.81, compared to a current price of €42.65 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 64.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.10 and 24.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 85.61. Antofagasta's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Antofagasta (FRA:FG1), the current Days Inventory is 64.69 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.

Is Antofagasta (FRA:FG1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antofagasta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €42.65 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.81. GuruFocus considers Antofagasta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FG1:

  • Days Inventory: 64.69 (near median its 10-year median of 70.10)
  • GF Value™: €27.81 vs. price of €42.65 (53.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#270 of 681)

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Antofagasta Business Description

Address 103 Mount Street, London, GBR, W1K 2TJ
Antofagasta PLC is a Chilean copper mining company. The company operates four copper mines in Chile, two of which produce volumes of by-products. The company also has a portfolio of growth opportunities located mainly in Chile. In addition to mining, the company has a transport division providing rail and road cargo services in northern Chile to mining customers. Geographically, the company's operations are located in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile except for its flagship operation, Los Pelambres, which is in the Coquimbo Region of central Chile. The operating business segments are Los Pelambres, Centinela, Antucoya, Zaldivar, Exploration and evaluation, Corporate and other items, and Transport division.
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