Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) Days Inventory: 11.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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HSTC:PGS Southern Gas Trading JSC HSTC:PGS
64 GF Score
Price ₫52,700.00
GF Value ₫31,157.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Southern Gas Trading JSC Days Inventory?

Southern Gas Trading JSC HSTC:PGS 64 Days Inventory is 11.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 9.54. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PGS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫31,157.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks better than 79.27% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Southern Gas Trading JSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫141,922 Mil. Southern Gas Trading JSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫1,155,264 Mil. Hence, Southern Gas Trading JSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Gas Trading JSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:PGS' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.13   Med: 9.54   Max: 11.61
Current: 9.61

During the past 13 years, Southern Gas Trading JSC's highest Days Inventory was 11.61. The lowest was 7.13. And the median was 9.54.

HSTC:PGS's Days Inventory is ranked better than
79.27% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.99 vs HSTC:PGS: 9.61

Southern Gas Trading JSC's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (9.05) to Mar. 2026 (11.21). It might indicate that Southern Gas Trading JSC's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Southern Gas Trading JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.14.

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. Southern Gas Trading JSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.


Southern Gas Trading JSC  (HSTC:PGS) 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.

Southern Gas Trading JSC'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.

Southern Gas Trading JSC's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=141921.782 / 1417645.664
=0.10

* 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.


Southern Gas Trading JSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Southern Gas Trading JSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Gas Trading JSC'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.

Southern Gas Trading JSC Days Inventory Chart

Southern Gas Trading JSC 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 11.49 8.64 8.49 7.13 8.94

Southern Gas Trading JSC 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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HSTC:PGS vs XOM, CVX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Southern Gas Trading JSC'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.


Southern Gas Trading JSC Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Gas Trading JSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Southern Gas Trading JSC Days Inventory Calculation

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

Southern Gas Trading JSC'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
=( (122161.019 + 134607.559) / 2 ) / 5240423.613*365
=128384.289 / 5240423.613*365
=8.94

Southern Gas Trading JSC'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
=( (134607.559 + 149236.005) / 2 ) / 1155263.898*365 / 4
=141921.782 / 1155263.898*365 / 4
=11.21

* 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 11.21 mean?
Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) has a Days Inventory of 11.21 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Southern Gas Trading JSC and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 9.54. Over the past decade, Southern Gas Trading JSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 7.13 to 11.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks #142 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Southern Gas Trading JSC's Days Inventory too high?
Southern Gas Trading JSC's current Days Inventory of 11.21 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 9.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.13 to a high of 11.61. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Southern Gas Trading JSC's value of 11.21 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks #142 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Gas Trading JSC has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Gas Trading JSC's Days Inventory compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks #142 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Southern Gas Trading JSC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Southern Gas Trading JSC's value of 11.21 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Gas Trading JSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.13 to 11.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.54 vs. the industry median of 30.99, Southern Gas Trading JSC 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. Southern Gas Trading JSC's current Days Inventory of 11.21 is 63.8% 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 Southern Gas Trading JSC 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. Southern Gas Trading JSC's current Days Inventory is 11.21, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 9.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Gas Trading JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫31,157.68, compared to a current price of ₫52,700.00 — trading 69.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 11.21, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 9.54 and 63.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.99. Southern Gas Trading JSC's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS), the current Days Inventory is 11.21 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 Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Gas Trading JSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫52,700.00 is trading 69.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫31,157.68. GuruFocus considers Southern Gas Trading JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:PGS:

  • Days Inventory: 11.21 (18% above median its 10-year median of 9.54)
  • GF Value™: ₫31,157.68 vs. price of ₫52,700.00 (69.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#142 of 685)

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


Southern Gas Trading JSC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No 1-5 Le Duan Street, 4th Floor, PetroVietnam Tower, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
Southern Gas Trading JSC is engaged in the retail of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG); electricity production, transmission, and distribution; production of metal containers for compressed and liquefied petroleum gas; repair, maintenance, and operation of LPG, CNG, and LNG tanks, pipelines, storage facilities, machinery, and equipment; architectural, technical, construction, and investment consultancy activities for LPG, LNG, and CNG projects and systems; and completion of construction projects. Its products and services include Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), LPG Cylinder, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.
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