AfrimatJSE:AFT +1.96%71 Days Inventory is 69.22 as of Feb. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 45.73. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R97.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Afrimat ranks better than 70.92% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Afrimat's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,505 Mil. Afrimat's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R3,969 Mil.
Hence, Afrimat's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 69.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afrimat's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AFT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.84 Med: 45.73 Max: 60.59
Current: 60.59
During the past 13 years, Afrimat's highest Days Inventory was 60.59. The lowest was 36.84. And the median was 45.73.
JSE:AFT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 70.92% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21
vs JSE:AFT: 60.59
Afrimat's Days Inventory
increased
from Feb. 2025 (60.20) to Feb. 2026 (69.22).
It might indicate that Afrimat's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Afrimat's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.64.
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.
Afrimat's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.32.
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) 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.
Afrimat's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 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.
Afrimat's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 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.
Afrimat Days Inventory Related Terms
Afrimat Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrimat'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.
JSE:AFT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Afrimat'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.
Afrimat Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Afrimat's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrimat'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.
Afrimat (JSE:AFT) has a Days Inventory of 69.22 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Afrimat and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 45.73. Over the past decade, Afrimat's Days Inventory has ranged from 36.84 to 60.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #114 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Afrimat's Days Inventory too high?
Afrimat's current Days Inventory of 69.22 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 45.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.84 to a high of 60.59. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Afrimat's value of 69.22 is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #114 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrimat has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrimat's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Afrimat ranks #114 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Afrimat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Afrimat's value of 69.22 is 23.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Afrimat's own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.84 to 60.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.73 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Afrimat 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 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. Afrimat's current Days Inventory of 69.22 is 23.3% 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 Afrimat 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. Afrimat's current Days Inventory is 69.22, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 45.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrimat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat (JSE:AFT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R97.62, compared to a current price of R28.04 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 69.22, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 45.73 and 23.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Afrimat's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Afrimat (JSE:AFT), the current Days Inventory is 69.22 as of Feb. 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 Afrimat (JSE:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrimat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R28.04 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R97.62.
GuruFocus considers Afrimat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFT:
Days Inventory: 69.22 (51% above median its 10-year median of 45.73)
GF Value™: R97.62 vs. price of R28.04 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% below the Building Materials median (#114 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afrimat Ltd is a South Africa-based company. It has five segment Construction Materials, Industrial Minerals, Bulk Commodities, Future Materials and Metals, and Services. The company generates majority of revenue from Construction Materials comprises two distinct product segments: Aggregates and Cement. Aggregates include the sale of sand, gravel, crushed stone, and concrete-based products. Concrete-based products are produced using rock, sand, water, cement, and readymix concrete are typically used in various construction applications. The segment also includes the processing and sale of fly-ash, a by-product used to enhance concrete performance. Cement consists of the manufacturing and supply of cement. The Group views the entire southern African region as a single geographical area.
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