KAPJSE:KAP +0.72%74 Days Inventory is 62.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 45.75. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Conglomerates companies, KAP ranks better than 56.48% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KAP's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R4,004 Mil. KAP's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R11,739 Mil.
Hence, KAP's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 62.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAP's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KAP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.33 Med: 45.75 Max: 62.1
Current: 62.1
During the past 13 years, KAP's highest Days Inventory was 62.10. The lowest was 35.33. And the median was 45.75.
JSE:KAP's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.48% of 494
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 72.82
vs JSE:KAP: 62.10
KAP's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (56.82) to Dec. 2025 (62.25).
It might indicate that KAP's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
KAP's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.93.
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.
KAP's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.27.
KAP (JSE:KAP) 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.
KAP'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.
KAP'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.
KAP Days Inventory Related Terms
KAP Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAP'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, KAP'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.
KAP Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KAP's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAP'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.
KAP (JSE:KAP) has a Days Inventory of 62.25 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KAP and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 45.75. Over the past decade, KAP's Days Inventory has ranged from 35.33 to 62.10. According to the industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #215 out of 494 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is KAP's Days Inventory too high?
KAP's current Days Inventory of 62.25 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 45.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.33 to a high of 62.10. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 72.82. KAP's value of 62.25 is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAP ranks #215 out of 494 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KAP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #215 out of 494 companies for Days Inventory. This puts KAP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 72.82. KAP's value of 62.25 is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, KAP's own Days Inventory has ranged from 35.33 to 62.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.75 vs. the industry median of 72.82, KAP 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 72.82, based on 494 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. KAP's current Days Inventory of 62.25 is 14.5% 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 KAP and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 72.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAP's current Days Inventory is 62.25, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 45.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP (JSE:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.62, compared to a current price of R2.79 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 62.25, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 45.75 and 14.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 72.82. KAP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 KAP (JSE:KAP), the current Days Inventory is 62.25 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 KAP (JSE:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.79 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.62.
GuruFocus considers KAP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:KAP:
Days Inventory: 62.25 (36% above median its 10-year median of 45.75)
GF Value™: R2.62 vs. price of R2.79 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Conglomerates median (#215 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KAP Ltd is a diversified group consisting of industrial, chemical, and logistics businesses, and road safety segments in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through the following segments: PG Bison, Safripol, Unitrans, Feltex, Restonic, Optix, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Unitrans segment which is involved in a supply chain and operational services business providing customized solutions to customers in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, agriculture, petrochemical, mining, and passenger transport.
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