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BOC KenyaNAI:BOC +0.44%72 Days Inventory is 97.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 101.79. GuruFocus rates NAI:BOC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of KES90.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, BOC Kenya ranks worse than 61.06% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). BOC Kenya's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES199 Mil. BOC Kenya's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES748 Mil.
Hence, BOC Kenya's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for BOC Kenya's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:BOC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.43 Med: 101.79 Max: 133.48
Current: 97.11
During the past 13 years, BOC Kenya's highest Days Inventory was 133.48. The lowest was 81.43. And the median was 101.79.
NAI:BOC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 61.06% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.09
vs NAI:BOC: 97.11
BOC Kenya's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2023 (90.98) to Dec. 2025 (97.11).
It might indicate that BOC Kenya's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
BOC Kenya's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.76.
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.
BOC Kenya's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.
BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) 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.
BOC Kenya'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.
BOC Kenya'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.
BOC Kenya Days Inventory Related Terms
BOC Kenya Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BOC Kenya'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, BOC Kenya'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.
BOC Kenya Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, BOC Kenya's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOC Kenya'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.
BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) has a Days Inventory of 97.11 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on BOC Kenya and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 101.79. Over the past decade, BOC Kenya's Days Inventory has ranged from 81.43 to 133.48. According to the industry distribution chart, BOC Kenya ranks #941 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is BOC Kenya's Days Inventory too high?
BOC Kenya's current Days Inventory of 97.11 is near median its 10-year median of 101.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.43 to a high of 133.48. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. BOC Kenya's value of 97.11 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOC Kenya ranks #941 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BOC Kenya has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC Kenya's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, BOC Kenya ranks #941 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places BOC Kenya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. BOC Kenya's value of 97.11 is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BOC Kenya's own Days Inventory has ranged from 81.43 to 133.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.79 vs. the industry median of 80.09, BOC Kenya 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.09, based on 1,541 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. BOC Kenya's current Days Inventory of 97.11 is 21.3% 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 BOC Kenya and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOC Kenya's current Days Inventory is 97.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 101.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES90.18, compared to a current price of KES171.00 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 97.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 101.79 and 21.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.09. BOC Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC), the current Days Inventory is 97.11 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES171.00 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES90.18.
GuruFocus considers BOC Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:BOC:
Days Inventory: 97.11 (near median its 10-year median of 101.79)
GF Value™: KES90.18 vs. price of KES171.00 (89.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Chemicals median (#941 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:BOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOC Kenya PLC is involved in the manufacture and sale of industrial and medical gases and welding products. Its product range consists of Bulk gases, Packaged gases, and Engineering services. Bulk gases include liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen. Packaged gases comprise medical gases, industrial gases, special gas mixtures, and liquefied petroleum gas. The engineering services include supplies of medical equipment, construction of medical and other gas pipelines, liquefied petroleum gas installations, tanks and pipelines, industrial gas storage and pipeline installations, and related maintenance services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of medical and industrial gases.
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