Aferian (LSE:AFRN) Days Inventory: 52.88 (As of May. 2025) — 28% Above Median


What is Aferian Days Inventory?

Aferian LSE:AFRN Days Inventory is 52.88 as of May. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 41.36. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Aferian's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in May. 2025 was £1.74 Mil. Aferian's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in May. 2025 was £6.02 Mil. Hence, Aferian's Days Inventory for the six months ended in May. 2025 was 52.88.

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

LSE:AFRN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.96   Med: 41.36   Max: 136.94
Current: 78.55

During the past 13 years, Aferian's highest Days Inventory was 136.94. The lowest was 20.96. And the median was 41.36.

LSE:AFRN's Days Inventory is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 28.62 vs LSE:AFRN: 78.55

Aferian's Days Inventory declined from May. 2024 (172.58) to May. 2025 (52.88).

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. Aferian's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in May. 2025 was 3.45.

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. Aferian's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in May. 2025 was 0.14.


Aferian  (LSE:AFRN) 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.

Aferian's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in May. 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.

Aferian's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in May. 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.


Aferian Days Inventory Related Terms


Aferian Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aferian'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.

Aferian Days Inventory Chart

Aferian Annual Data
Trend Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.50 21.19 42.54 119.35 139.18

Aferian Semi-Annual Data
Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 162.74 100.42 172.58 113.60 52.88

LSE:AFRN vs NXST, TGNA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Aferian'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.


Aferian Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Aferian's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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



Aferian Days Inventory Calculation

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

Aferian's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Nov. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Nov. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (4.1 + 1.905) / 2 ) / 7.874*365
=3.0025 / 7.874*365
=139.18

Aferian's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.905 + 1.582) / 2 ) / 6.017*365 / 2
=1.7435 / 6.017*365 / 2
=52.88

* 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 52.88 mean?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a Days Inventory of 52.88 as of May. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Aferian and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 41.36. Over the past decade, Aferian's Days Inventory has ranged from 20.96 to 136.94.
Is Aferian's Days Inventory too high?
Aferian's current Days Inventory of 52.88 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 41.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.96 to a high of 136.94. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.62. Aferian's value of 52.88 is 84.8% above this industry median.
How does Aferian's Days Inventory compare to NXST and TGNA?
Aferian's Days Inventory of 52.88 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.62. Aferian's value of 52.88 is 84.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aferian's own Days Inventory has ranged from 20.96 to 136.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.36 vs. the industry median of 28.62, Aferian 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.62, based on 666 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. Aferian's current Days Inventory of 52.88 is 84.8% 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 Aferian and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aferian's current Days Inventory is 52.88, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 41.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aferian stock overvalued right now?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a current Days Inventory of 52.88. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 86.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 52.88, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 41.36 and 84.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.62. 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 Aferian (LSE:AFRN), the current Days Inventory is 52.88 as of May. 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.

Aferian Business Description

Address 1010 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, England, GBR, CB23 6DP
Aferian PLC is a software-led, world-wide Media Technology company. It delivers modern TV experiences integrating streaming and PayTV services. Its Next-Generation technology platforms enable operators, broadcasters, and content owners to provide viewers the choice, usability, and convenience. Geographically, it operates in USA, Latin America, Netherlands, Rest of EMEA, EMEA, and Rest of the World. The company operates through three segments: the development and sale of video streaming devices and solutions, including licensing and support services (Amino); development and sale of the 24i end-to-end video streaming platform and associated services; and central costs which comprise the costs of the Board. It derives maximum revenue from 24i segment.