Air Astana JSC (LSE:AIRA) Days Inventory: 28.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median


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What is Air Astana JSC Days Inventory?

Air Astana JSC LSE:AIRA 46 Days Inventory is 28.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 22.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:AIRA with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Air Astana JSC ranks worse than 69.72% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Air Astana JSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $96 Mil. Air Astana JSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $308 Mil. Hence, Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.54.

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

LSE:AIRA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.63   Med: 22.89   Max: 42.01
Current: 22.51

During the past 6 years, Air Astana JSC's highest Days Inventory was 42.01. The lowest was 21.63. And the median was 22.89.

LSE:AIRA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
69.72% of 796 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs LSE:AIRA: 22.51

Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (24.11) to Mar. 2026 (28.54). It might indicate that Air Astana JSC's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Air Astana JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.20.

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. Air Astana JSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.


Air Astana JSC  (LSE:AIRA) 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.

Air Astana JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three 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.

Air Astana JSC's Inventory to Revenue for the three 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.


Air Astana JSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Air Astana JSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Astana JSC'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.

Air Astana JSC Days Inventory Chart

Air Astana JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 30.05 22.97 22.71 22.85 22.62

Air Astana JSC Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 24.11 20.91 17.55 22.86 28.54

LSE:AIRA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Air Astana JSC'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.


Air Astana JSC Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Air Astana JSC Days Inventory Calculation

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

Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (66.129 + 86.417) / 2 ) / 1230.819*365
=76.273 / 1230.819*365
=22.62

Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (86.417 + 106.483) / 2 ) / 308.405*365 / 4
=96.45 / 308.405*365 / 4
=28.54

* 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 28.54 mean?
Air Astana JSC (LSE:AIRA) has a Days Inventory of 28.54 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Air Astana JSC and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 22.89. Over the past decade, Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 21.63 to 42.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Astana JSC ranks #555 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory too high?
Air Astana JSC's current Days Inventory of 28.54 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 22.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.63 to a high of 42.01. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Air Astana JSC's value of 28.54 is 131.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Astana JSC ranks #555 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Astana JSC has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Astana JSC's Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Astana JSC ranks #555 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This places Air Astana JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Air Astana JSC's value of 28.54 is 131.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Air Astana JSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 21.63 to 42.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.89 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Air Astana JSC 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 796 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. Air Astana JSC's current Days Inventory of 28.54 is 131.1% 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 Air Astana JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Astana JSC's current Days Inventory is 28.54, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 22.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Astana JSC stock overvalued right now?
Air Astana JSC (LSE:AIRA) has a current Days Inventory of 28.54. The current Days Inventory is 28.54, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 22.89 and 131.1% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Air Astana JSC's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Air Astana JSC (LSE:AIRA), the current Days Inventory is 28.54 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.

Air Astana JSC Business Description

Address 4A Zakarpatskaya Street, Turksib District, Almaty, KAZ, 050039
Air Astana JSC is an airline company engaged in providing scheduled and charter, point-to-point and transit, short-haul and long-haul passenger air transportation and cargo services on domestic, regional, and international routes across Central Asia, the Caucasus, Europe (including Turkey), the Middle East, and Asia (including India and China). The group has two reportable segments. The Air Astana segment operates as a full-service airline brand providing domestic and international passenger and cargo transportation services. The FlyArystan segment operates as a low-cost airline brand providing scheduled short-haul and medium-haul passenger air transportation services across Kazakhstan and neighboring regions, including the Caucasus, Central Asia, Turkey, and the Middle East.
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