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Southern Alliance MiningSGX:QNS -1.30%47 Days Inventory is 61.55 as of Jan. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 37.28. GuruFocus rates SGX:QNS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 584 Steel companies, Southern Alliance Mining ranks better than 75.68% on this metric.
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Southern Alliance Mining's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.96.
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.
Southern Alliance Mining's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.32.
Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) 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.
Southern Alliance Mining's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 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.
Southern Alliance Mining's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 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.
Southern Alliance Mining Days Inventory Related Terms
Southern Alliance Mining 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.
SGX:QNS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Alliance Mining's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Alliance Mining'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.
Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) has a Days Inventory of 61.55 as of Jan. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 37.28. Over the past decade, Southern Alliance Mining's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.73 to 118.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #142 out of 584 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Southern Alliance Mining's Days Inventory too high?
Southern Alliance Mining's current Days Inventory of 61.55 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 37.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.73 to a high of 118.19. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.70. Southern Alliance Mining's value of 61.55 is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #142 out of 584 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Alliance Mining has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Alliance Mining's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Southern Alliance Mining ranks #142 out of 584 companies for Days Inventory. This places Southern Alliance Mining in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.70. Southern Alliance Mining's value of 61.55 is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Alliance Mining's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.73 to 118.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.28 vs. the industry median of 86.70, Southern Alliance Mining 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.70, based on 584 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. Southern Alliance Mining's current Days Inventory of 61.55 is 29% 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 Southern Alliance Mining and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Alliance Mining's current Days Inventory is 61.55, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 37.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Alliance Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.84, compared to a current price of S$0.38 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 61.55, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 37.28 and 29% below the Steel industry median of 86.70. Southern Alliance Mining's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS), the current Days Inventory is 61.55 as of Jan. 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 Southern Alliance Mining (SGX:QNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Alliance Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.38 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.84.
GuruFocus considers Southern Alliance Mining to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGX:QNS:
Days Inventory: 61.55 (65% above median its 10-year median of 37.28)
GF Value™: S$0.84 vs. price of S$0.38 (54.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Steel median (#142 of 584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:QNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Alliance Mining Ltd is engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore for subsequent sale. The principal activities of the company are those of investment holding and provision of management services. The company mines, produces, and sells iron ore, which includes processed iron ore concentrate typically sold to steel mills or traders, and crushed iron ore that is used as a pipe coating material. It mines at the Chaah mine, an open-pit mine located in the southwest of the township of Chaah.
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