Lafarge AfricaNSA:WAPCO 78 Days Inventory is 78.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 92.37. GuruFocus rates NSA:WAPCO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦127.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Lafarge Africa ranks better than 50% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lafarge Africa's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦111,377 Mil. Lafarge Africa's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦129,392 Mil.
Hence, Lafarge Africa's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lafarge Africa's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:WAPCO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 75.32 Med: 92.37 Max: 127.67
Current: 90.06
During the past 13 years, Lafarge Africa's highest Days Inventory was 127.67. The lowest was 75.32. And the median was 92.37.
NSA:WAPCO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 50% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21
vs NSA:WAPCO: 90.06
Lafarge Africa's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (75.43) to Mar. 2026 (78.55).
It might indicate that Lafarge Africa's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lafarge Africa's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.
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.
Lafarge Africa's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) 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.
Lafarge Africa'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.
Lafarge Africa'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.
Lafarge Africa Days Inventory Related Terms
Lafarge Africa Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lafarge Africa'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.
NSA:WAPCO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Lafarge Africa'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.
Lafarge Africa Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Lafarge Africa's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lafarge Africa'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.
Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) has a Days Inventory of 78.55 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lafarge Africa and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 92.37. Over the past decade, Lafarge Africa's Days Inventory has ranged from 75.32 to 127.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Lafarge Africa ranks #196 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Lafarge Africa's Days Inventory too high?
Lafarge Africa's current Days Inventory of 78.55 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 92.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.32 to a high of 127.67. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Lafarge Africa's value of 78.55 is 12.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lafarge Africa ranks #196 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lafarge Africa has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lafarge Africa's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Lafarge Africa ranks #196 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Lafarge Africa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Lafarge Africa's value of 78.55 is 12.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lafarge Africa's own Days Inventory has ranged from 75.32 to 127.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.37 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Lafarge Africa 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 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. Lafarge Africa's current Days Inventory of 78.55 is 12.9% 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 Lafarge Africa 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. Lafarge Africa's current Days Inventory is 78.55, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 92.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lafarge Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦127.85, compared to a current price of ₦328.00 — trading 156.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.55, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 92.37 and 12.9% below the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Lafarge Africa's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO), the current Days Inventory is 78.55 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 Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lafarge Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦328.00 is trading 156.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦127.85.
GuruFocus considers Lafarge Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:WAPCO:
Days Inventory: 78.55 (15% below median its 10-year median of 92.37)
GF Value™: ₦127.85 vs. price of ₦328.00 (156.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% below the Building Materials median (#196 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:WAPCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lafarge Africa PLC through its subsidiaries is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of cement, concrete, and aggregates products, including the provision of building solutions. The brands in products portfolio of the company includes ECOPlanet Unicem, Elephant cement, ThermoSet, Watershield, Powermax, and Supaset cement among others. It has two segments Cement & Readymix products. The majority of the revenue is generated from the cement segment.
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