Argent IndustrialJSE:ART -0.27%68 Days Inventory is 145.97 as of Sep. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 109.38. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R23.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks worse than 78.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argent Industrial's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ART'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.61 Med: 109.38 Max: 147.83
Current: 145.69
During the past 13 years, Argent Industrial's highest Days Inventory was 147.83. The lowest was 87.61. And the median was 109.38.
JSE:ART's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.73% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.72
vs JSE:ART: 145.69
Argent Industrial's Days Inventory
declined
from Sep. 2024 (147.27) to Sep. 2025 (145.97).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Argent Industrial's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.25.
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.
Argent Industrial's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.55.
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) 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.
Argent Industrial's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Sep. 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.
Argent Industrial's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 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.
Argent Industrial Days Inventory Related Terms
Argent Industrial Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial'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:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial'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.
Argent Industrial Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial'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.
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Days Inventory of 145.97 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 109.38. Over the past decade, Argent Industrial's Days Inventory has ranged from 87.61 to 147.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #459 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Argent Industrial's Days Inventory too high?
Argent Industrial's current Days Inventory of 145.97 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 109.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.61 to a high of 147.83. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Argent Industrial's value of 145.97 is 68.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #459 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #459 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This places Argent Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Argent Industrial's value of 145.97 is 68.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Argent Industrial's own Days Inventory has ranged from 87.61 to 147.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 109.38 vs. the industry median of 86.72, Argent Industrial 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.72, based on 583 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. Argent Industrial's current Days Inventory of 145.97 is 68.3% 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 Argent Industrial and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current Days Inventory is 145.97, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 109.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argent Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R23.59, compared to a current price of R36.50 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 145.97, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 109.38 and 68.3% above the Steel industry median of 86.72. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Days Inventory is 145.97 as of Sep. 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 Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R36.50 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R23.59.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
Days Inventory: 145.97 (33% above median its 10-year median of 109.38)
GF Value™: R23.59 vs. price of R36.50 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% above the Steel median (#459 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argent Industrial Ltd is a holding company that derives its income from the manufacturing and trading of steel and steel-related products, and properties. The company is organized into three operating divisions, namely Manufacturing, Steel trading, and Properties. The Manufacturing segment consists of manufacturing branded consumer goods. The steel trading segment makes up ferrous steel, aluminum, and stainless steel products. Steel products are also traded internally to the group's manufacturing businesses. The group charges rent for the properties. The company generates a majority of its revenue from manufacturing businesses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from South Africa and has a presence in the rest of the world.
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