Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Days Inventory: 69.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median


JSE:DNB Deneb Investments Ltd JSE:DNB
75 GF Score
Price R2.21
GF Value R2.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Deneb Investments Days Inventory?

Deneb Investments JSE:DNB 75 Days Inventory is 69.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 90.91. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Conglomerates companies, Deneb Investments ranks better than 51.01% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Deneb Investments's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R641 Mil. Deneb Investments's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,689 Mil. Hence, Deneb Investments's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.24.

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

JSE:DNB' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.28   Med: 90.91   Max: 132.01
Current: 71.14

During the past 13 years, Deneb Investments's highest Days Inventory was 132.01. The lowest was 70.28. And the median was 90.91.

JSE:DNB's Days Inventory is ranked better than
51.01% of 496 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.045 vs JSE:DNB: 71.14

Deneb Investments's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (79.66) to Mar. 2026 (69.24).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Deneb Investments's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 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. Deneb Investments's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.


Deneb Investments  (JSE:DNB) 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.

Deneb Investments's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Deneb Investments's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Deneb Investments Days Inventory Related Terms


Deneb Investments Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deneb Investments'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.

Deneb Investments Days Inventory Chart

Deneb Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 89.25 90.51 83.06 80.55 70.28

Deneb Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 79.38 85.08 79.66 73.94 69.24

JSE:DNB vs HON, MMM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deneb Investments'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.


Deneb Investments Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deneb Investments's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deneb Investments Days Inventory Calculation

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

Deneb Investments's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (674.454 + 613.697) / 2 ) / 3345.042*365
=644.0755 / 3345.042*365
=70.28

Deneb Investments'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (667.734 + 613.697) / 2 ) / 1688.702*365 / 2
=640.7155 / 1688.702*365 / 2
=69.24

* 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 69.24 mean?
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a Days Inventory of 69.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Deneb Investments and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 90.91. Over the past decade, Deneb Investments' Days Inventory has ranged from 70.28 to 132.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #243 out of 496 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Deneb Investments' Days Inventory too high?
Deneb Investments' current Days Inventory of 69.24 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 90.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.28 to a high of 132.01. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Deneb Investments' value of 69.24 is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #243 out of 496 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #243 out of 496 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Deneb Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Deneb Investments' value of 69.24 is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Deneb Investments' own Days Inventory has ranged from 70.28 to 132.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.91 vs. the industry median of 73.05, Deneb Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.05, based on 496 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. Deneb Investments's current Days Inventory of 69.24 is 5.2% 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deneb Investments's current Days Inventory is 69.24, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 90.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.73, compared to a current price of R2.21 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 69.24, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 90.91 and 5.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.05. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current Days Inventory is 69.24 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.21 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.73. GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:

  • Days Inventory: 69.24 (24% below median its 10-year median of 90.91)
  • GF Value™: R2.73 vs. price of R2.21 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.2% below the Conglomerates median (#243 of 496)

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


Deneb Investments Business Description

Address 368 Main Road, 5th Floor, Deneb House, Observatory, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7925
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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