Labat AfricaJSE:LAB +66.67% Days Inventory is 1,239.87 as of Nov. 2025, which is 1469% above its 10-year median of 79.03. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Drug Manufacturers companies, Labat Africa ranks worse than 97.28% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Labat Africa's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was R347.5 Mil. Labat Africa's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was R51.2 Mil.
Hence, Labat Africa's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 1,239.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Labat Africa's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LAB'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.43 Med: 79.03 Max: 698.06
Current: 698.06
During the past 13 years, Labat Africa's highest Days Inventory was 698.06. The lowest was 19.43. And the median was 79.03.
JSE:LAB's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 97.28% of 919
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 162.83
vs JSE:LAB: 698.06
Labat Africa's Days Inventory
increased
from Nov. 2024 (112.32) to Nov. 2025 (1,239.87).
It might indicate that Labat Africa's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Labat Africa's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.15.
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.
Labat Africa's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.30.
Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) 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.
Labat Africa's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Nov. 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.
Labat Africa's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Nov. 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.
Labat Africa Days Inventory Related Terms
Labat Africa Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Labat Africa'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:LAB vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Labat Africa'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.
Labat Africa Days Inventory vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Labat Africa's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Labat Africa'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.
Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) has a Days Inventory of 1,239.87 as of Nov. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Labat Africa and its competitors. This is 1469% above median its historical median of 79.03. Over the past decade, Labat Africa's Days Inventory has ranged from 19.43 to 698.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Labat Africa ranks #894 out of 919 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Labat Africa's Days Inventory too high?
Labat Africa's current Days Inventory of 1,239.87 is 1469% above median its 10-year median of 79.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.43 to a high of 698.06. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Days Inventory is 162.83. Labat Africa's value of 1,239.87 is 661.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Labat Africa ranks #894 out of 919 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Labat Africa's Days Inventory compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Labat Africa ranks #894 out of 919 companies for Days Inventory. This places Labat Africa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 162.83. Labat Africa's value of 1,239.87 is 661.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Labat Africa's own Days Inventory has ranged from 19.43 to 698.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.03 vs. the industry median of 162.83, Labat Africa 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Days Inventory among Drug Manufacturers companies is 162.83, based on 919 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. Labat Africa's current Days Inventory of 1,239.87 is 661.5% 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 Labat Africa and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Days Inventory is 162.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Labat Africa's current Days Inventory is 1,239.87, which is 1469% above median its own 10-year median of 79.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Labat Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labat Africa (JSE:LAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.22, compared to a current price of R0.05 — trading 77.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1,239.87, which is 1469% above median its 10-year median of 79.03 and 661.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 162.83. 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 Labat Africa (JSE:LAB), the current Days Inventory is 1,239.87 as of Nov. 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.
Labat Africa Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments; Technology, Head office, and Healthcare. The Technology segment manufactures and distributes integrated circuits South African Micro - Electronic Systems. Head office operations provide management services, logistics and seeks further investment opportunities for the Group. The Healthcare segment generates maximum revenue for the company and focusses on medical cannabis industry in South Africa. Geographically, the company carries out its business operations in South Africa.
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