Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Days Inventory: 5.04 (As of Sep. 2025) — 68% Below Median


JSE:SLG Salungano Group Ltd JSE:SLG
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Price R0.84
GF Value R0.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Salungano Group Days Inventory?

Salungano Group JSE:SLG 26 Days Inventory is 5.04 as of Sep. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 15.55. GuruFocus rates JSE:SLG with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Other Energy Sources companies, Salungano Group ranks better than 94.12% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Salungano Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R72 Mil. Salungano Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R2,609 Mil. Hence, Salungano Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 5.04.

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

JSE:SLG' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.21   Med: 15.55   Max: 33.2
Current: 7.21

During the past 13 years, Salungano Group's highest Days Inventory was 33.20. The lowest was 7.21. And the median was 15.55.

JSE:SLG's Days Inventory is ranked better than
94.12% of 119 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 29.63 vs JSE:SLG: 7.21

Salungano Group's Days Inventory declined from Sep. 2024 (12.80) to Sep. 2025 (5.04).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Salungano Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 36.22.

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. Salungano Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.02.


Salungano Group  (JSE:SLG) 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.

Salungano Group'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.

Salungano Group'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.


Salungano Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Salungano Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salungano Group'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.

Salungano Group Days Inventory Chart

Salungano Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Days Inventory
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Salungano Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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JSE:SLG vs CNR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Salungano Group'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.


Salungano Group Days Inventory vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Salungano Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Salungano Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Salungano Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Salungano Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (127.674 + 76.963) / 2 ) / 3997.662*365
=102.3185 / 3997.662*365
=9.34

Salungano Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (76.963 + 67.113) / 2 ) / 2609.121*365 / 2
=72.038 / 2609.121*365 / 2
=5.04

* 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 5.04 mean?
Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) has a Days Inventory of 5.04 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Salungano Group and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 15.55. Over the past decade, Salungano Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 7.21 to 33.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #7 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Salungano Group's Days Inventory too high?
Salungano Group's current Days Inventory of 5.04 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 15.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.21 to a high of 33.20. The Other Energy Sources industry median Days Inventory is 29.63. Salungano Group's value of 5.04 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #7 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Salungano Group has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salungano Group's Days Inventory compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #7 out of 119 companies for Days Inventory. This places Salungano Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 29.63. Salungano Group's value of 5.04 is 83% below this benchmark. Historically, Salungano Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.21 to 33.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.55 vs. the industry median of 29.63, Salungano Group 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Days Inventory among Other Energy Sources companies is 29.63, based on 119 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. Salungano Group's current Days Inventory of 5.04 is 83% 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 Salungano Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Days Inventory is 29.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salungano Group's current Days Inventory is 5.04, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 15.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salungano Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.62, compared to a current price of R0.84 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 5.04, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 15.55 and 83% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 29.63. Salungano Group's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG), the current Days Inventory is 5.04 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.84 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.62. GuruFocus considers Salungano Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SLG:

  • Days Inventory: 5.04 (68% below median its 10-year median of 15.55)
  • GF Value™: R0.62 vs. price of R0.84 (35.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83% below the Other Energy Sources median (#7 of 119)

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


Salungano Group Business Description

Address 142 Western Service Road, First Floor, Building 10, Woodmead Business Park, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Salungano Group Ltd is a South African firm mainly engaged in the mining, processing, sale, and distribution of thermal coal. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Mining, Trading, Property rental and other, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Mining segment, which is involved in the exploration, beneficiation, and mining of bituminous coal. The mining operations of the Group are carried out at Elandspruit, Khanyisa, Vanggatfontein, Arnot, and Moabsvelden mining complexes. The Trading segment buys and sells coal to inland customers, and the property rental segment rents property to other segments within the group.
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