Lifezone MetalsLZM -0.53%44 Days Inventory is 74.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 75.19. GuruFocus rates LZM with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 682 Metals & Mining companies, Lifezone Metals ranks worse than 58.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifezone Metals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LZM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.55 Med: 75.19 Max: 551.7
Current: 103.9
During the past 6 years, Lifezone Metals's highest Days Inventory was 551.70. The lowest was 36.55. And the median was 75.19.
LZM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 58.94% of 682
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.01
vs LZM: 103.90
Lifezone Metals's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (546.27) to Dec. 2025 (74.31).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lifezone Metals's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.46.
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.
Lifezone Metals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.20.
Lifezone Metals (NYSE:LZM) 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.
Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals Days Inventory Related Terms
Lifezone Metals Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifezone Metals'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.
LZM vs TMCR, REA, REEMF: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lifezone Metals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals (LZM) has a Days Inventory of 74.31 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.19. Over the past decade, Lifezone Metals' Days Inventory has ranged from 36.55 to 551.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #402 out of 682 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Lifezone Metals' Days Inventory too high?
Lifezone Metals' current Days Inventory of 74.31 is near median its 10-year median of 75.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.55 to a high of 551.70. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.01. Lifezone Metals' value of 74.31 is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #402 out of 682 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifezone Metals has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifezone Metals' Days Inventory compare to TMCR and REA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #402 out of 682 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lifezone Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.01. Lifezone Metals' value of 74.31 is 13.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lifezone Metals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.55 to 551.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.19 vs. the industry median of 86.01, Lifezone Metals 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.01, based on 682 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. Lifezone Metals's current Days Inventory of 74.31 is 13.6% 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 Lifezone Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifezone Metals's current Days Inventory is 74.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifezone Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals (LZM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.12, compared to a current price of $3.73 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 74.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.19 and 13.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.01. Lifezone Metals' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM), the current Days Inventory is 74.31 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.73 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.12.
GuruFocus considers Lifezone Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LZM:
Days Inventory: 74.31 (near median its 10-year median of 75.19)
GF Value™: $5.12 vs. price of $3.73 (27.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#402 of 682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifezone Metals Ltd seeks to support the clean energy transition through the licensing of Hydromet Technology as an alternative to smelting and metals refining. Its business comprises three segments: Metals extraction and refining for developing and operating a vertically integrated base metal operation in the northwest region of Tanzania, and Intellectual property licensing comprises patents residing with and managed by the subsidiary and corporate. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, Australia, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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