Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Days Inventory: 14.22 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


OSL:WEST Western Bulk Chartering AS OSL:WEST
66 GF Score
Price kr22.00
GF Value kr16.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Western Bulk Chartering AS Days Inventory?

Western Bulk Chartering AS OSL:WEST +0.46% 66 Days Inventory is 14.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 14.30. GuruFocus rates OSL:WEST with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr16.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks worse than 57.41% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Western Bulk Chartering AS's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr412 Mil. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr5,286 Mil. Hence, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

OSL:WEST' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.61   Med: 14.3   Max: 17.24
Current: 14.93

During the past 8 years, Western Bulk Chartering AS's highest Days Inventory was 17.24. The lowest was 8.61. And the median was 14.30.

OSL:WEST's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.41% of 796 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.455 vs OSL:WEST: 14.93

Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (12.94) to Dec. 2025 (14.22). It might indicate that Western Bulk Chartering AS's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.83.

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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.08.


Western Bulk Chartering AS  (OSL:WEST) 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.

Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.

Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.


Western Bulk Chartering AS Days Inventory Related Terms


Western Bulk Chartering AS Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.

Western Bulk Chartering AS Days Inventory Chart

Western Bulk Chartering AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 8.61 9.94 15.93 12.79 14.54

Western Bulk Chartering AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.67 14.69 12.94 15.84 14.22

Western Bulk Chartering AS Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.


Western Bulk Chartering AS Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory falls into.


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Western Bulk Chartering AS Days Inventory Calculation

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

Western Bulk Chartering AS'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
=( (436.53 + 395.432) / 2 ) / 10441.914*365
=415.981 / 10441.914*365
=14.54

Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (428.382 + 395.432) / 2 ) / 5286.313*365 / 2
=411.907 / 5286.313*365 / 2
=14.22

* 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 14.22 mean?
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) has a Days Inventory of 14.22 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.30. Over the past decade, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.61 to 17.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #457 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Days Inventory of 14.22 is near median its 10-year median of 14.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.61 to a high of 17.24. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 14.22 is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #457 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #457 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This places Western Bulk Chartering AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 14.22 is 14.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Bulk Chartering AS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.61 to 17.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.30 vs. the industry median of 12.46, Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.46, based on 796 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Days Inventory of 14.22 is 14.2% 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Days Inventory is 14.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr16.76, compared to a current price of kr22.00 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.30 and 14.2% above the Transportation industry median of 12.46. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST), the current Days Inventory is 14.22 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr22.00 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr16.76. GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:WEST:

  • Days Inventory: 14.22 (near median its 10-year median of 14.30)
  • GF Value™: kr16.76 vs. price of kr22.00 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.2% above the Transportation median (#457 of 796)

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Western Bulk Chartering AS Business Description

Other Exchanges WSSTF:USA7EJ:Germany
Address Henrik Ibsensgate 100, PO Box 2868, Solli, Oslo, NOR, 0230
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
66GF Score

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