Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nampak's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,108 Mil. Nampak's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R0 Mil.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nampak's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPK'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 121.23 Med: 147.44 Max: 214.28
Current: 125.18
During the past 13 years, Nampak's highest Days Inventory was 214.28. The lowest was 121.23. And the median was 147.44.
JSE:NPK's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.34% of 374
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.51
vs JSE:NPK: 125.18
Nampak's Days Inventory
stayed the same
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (0.00).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nampak's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
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.
Nampak's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) 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.
Nampak'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.
Nampak'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.
Nampak Days Inventory Related Terms
Nampak Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nampak'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.
Nampak Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak'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.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Days Inventory of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nampak's Days Inventory has ranged from 121.23 to 214.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #293 out of 374 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Nampak's Days Inventory too high?
Nampak's current Days Inventory is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 121.23 to a high of 214.28. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #293 out of 374 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #293 out of 374 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nampak in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.51. Historically, Nampak's own Days Inventory has ranged from 121.23 to 214.28 over the past decade. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.51, based on 374 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. 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 Nampak and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current Days Inventory is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R471.92, compared to a current price of R440.00 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.00. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Days Inventory is 0.00 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R440.00 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R471.92.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
Days Inventory: 0.00
GF Value™: R471.92 vs. price of R440.00 (6.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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