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South Ocean HoldingsJSE:SOH 53 Days Inventory is 98.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 55.35. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,959 Industrial Products companies, South Ocean Holdings ranks better than 64.14% on this metric.
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.
South Ocean Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.85.
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.
South Ocean Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.52.
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) 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.
South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
South Ocean Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Ocean Holdings'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:SOH vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a Days Inventory of 98.42 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 55.35. Over the past decade, South Ocean Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 39.16 to 95.71. According to the industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #1061 out of 2959 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is South Ocean Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current Days Inventory of 98.42 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 55.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.16 to a high of 95.71. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. South Ocean Holdings' value of 98.42 is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #1061 out of 2959 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #1061 out of 2959 companies for Days Inventory. This puts South Ocean Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. South Ocean Holdings' value of 98.42 is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, South Ocean Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 39.16 to 95.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.35 vs. the industry median of 119.47, South Ocean Holdings 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,959 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. South Ocean Holdings's current Days Inventory of 98.42 is 17.6% 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 South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Ocean Holdings's current Days Inventory is 98.42, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 55.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 98.42, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 55.35 and 17.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current Days Inventory is 98.42 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55.
GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:
Days Inventory: 98.42 (78% above median its 10-year median of 55.35)
GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1061 of 2959)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SOH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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