MCEM (Monarch Cement Co) Days Inventory: 213.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 101% Above Median


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GF Value $201.94
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What is Monarch Cement Co Days Inventory?

Monarch Cement Co MCEM +0.71% 84 Days Inventory is 213.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 105.76. GuruFocus rates MCEM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Monarch Cement Co ranks worse than 75.51% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Monarch Cement Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.1 Mil. Monarch Cement Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.3 Mil. Hence, Monarch Cement Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 213.10.

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

MCEM' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 100.97   Med: 105.76   Max: 162.55
Current: 162.55

During the past 13 years, Monarch Cement Co's highest Days Inventory was 162.55. The lowest was 100.97. And the median was 105.76.

MCEM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
75.51% of 392 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21 vs MCEM: 162.55

Monarch Cement Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (238.77) to Mar. 2026 (213.10).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Monarch Cement Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

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. Monarch Cement Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.


Monarch Cement Co  (OTCPK:MCEM) 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.

Monarch Cement Co'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.

Monarch Cement Co'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.


Monarch Cement Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Monarch Cement Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Monarch Cement Co'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.

Monarch Cement Co Days Inventory Chart

Monarch Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Monarch Cement Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MCEM vs RMIX, PHCI, SMID: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Monarch Cement Co'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.


Monarch Cement Co Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Monarch Cement Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Monarch Cement Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Monarch Cement Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Monarch Cement Co'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
=( (67.529 + 70.649) / 2 ) / 155.714*365
=69.089 / 155.714*365
=161.95

Monarch Cement Co'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
=( (70.649 + 75.493) / 2 ) / 31.289*365 / 4
=73.071 / 31.289*365 / 4
=213.10

* 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 213.10 mean?
Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) has a Days Inventory of 213.10 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 105.76. Over the past decade, Monarch Cement Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 100.97 to 162.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #296 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Monarch Cement Co's Days Inventory too high?
Monarch Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 213.10 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 105.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 100.97 to a high of 162.55. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Monarch Cement Co's value of 213.10 is 136.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #296 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Monarch Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monarch Cement Co's Days Inventory compare to RMIX and PHCI?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #296 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Monarch Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Monarch Cement Co's value of 213.10 is 136.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Monarch Cement Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 100.97 to 162.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 105.76 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Monarch Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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. Monarch Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 213.10 is 136.2% 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 Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monarch Cement Co's current Days Inventory is 213.10, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 105.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monarch Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.94, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 213.10, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 105.76 and 136.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Monarch Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM), the current Days Inventory is 213.10 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.

Is Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.94. GuruFocus considers Monarch Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCEM:

  • Days Inventory: 213.10 (101% above median its 10-year median of 105.76)
  • GF Value™: $201.94 vs. price of $282.00 (39.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 136.2% above the Building Materials median (#296 of 392)

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


Monarch Cement Co Business Description

Address 449 1200 Street, P.O. Box 1000, Humboldt, KS, USA, 66748-0900
Monarch Cement Co is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. The company's subsidiaries together are engaged in the ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, and sundry building materials business. Ready-mixed concrete is manufactured by combining aggregates with Portland cement, water, and chemical admixtures in batch plants. It is then loaded into mixer trucks and mixed in transit to the construction site where it is delivered to the contractor. The company groups its operations into two segments: Cement Business and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business, of which key revenue is derived from the Cement business segment.
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