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The historical rank and industry rank for East African Portland Cement's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:PORT's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 90.06 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
East African Portland Cement's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was 3.97.
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.
East African Portland Cement's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 was 0.31.
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) 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.
East African Portland Cement's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 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.
East African Portland Cement's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2024 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.
East African Portland Cement Days Inventory Related Terms
East African Portland Cement Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
NAI:PORT vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, East African Portland Cement'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.
East African Portland Cement Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, East African Portland Cement's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Portland Cement'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.
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) has a Days Inventory of 91.99 as of Jun. 2024. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on East African Portland Cement and its competitors.
Is East African Portland Cement's Days Inventory too high?
East African Portland Cement's current Days Inventory is 91.99. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.06. East African Portland Cement's value of 91.99 is 2.1% above this industry median. Overall, East African Portland Cement has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Portland Cement's Days Inventory compare to CRH and MLM?
East African Portland Cement's Days Inventory of 91.99 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.06. East African Portland Cement's value of 91.99 is 2.1% above this benchmark. 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 90.06, based on 391 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. East African Portland Cement's current Days Inventory of 91.99 is 2.1% 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 East African Portland Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Portland Cement's current Days Inventory is 91.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Portland Cement stock overvalued right now?
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) has a current Days Inventory of 91.99. The current Days Inventory is 91.99 and 2.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.06. East African Portland Cement's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT), the current Days Inventory is 91.99 as of Jun. 2024. 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.
East African Portland Cement is a Kenya based company engaged in the manufacturing of cement. The company serves many key areas, including housing, education, health, tourism, transport, and communication. Geographically, it operates through the region of the local market of Kenya and the regional market of East Africa, of which the local market of Kenya generates a majority of revenue. Its product portfolio includes PPC, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), and Paving Blocks.
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