Nam Kim Steel JSCSTC:NKG +0.84%74 Days Inventory is 138.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 102.65. GuruFocus rates STC:NKG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,431.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks worse than 79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nam Kim Steel JSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STC:NKG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.02 Med: 102.65 Max: 156.09
Current: 145.72
During the past 8 years, Nam Kim Steel JSC's highest Days Inventory was 156.09. The lowest was 63.02. And the median was 102.65.
STC:NKG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 79% of 581
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42
vs STC:NKG: 145.72
Nam Kim Steel JSC's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (149.74) to Mar. 2026 (138.58).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nam Kim Steel JSC's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.
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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Days Inventory Related Terms
Nam Kim Steel JSC Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
STC:NKG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) has a Days Inventory of 138.58 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 102.65. Over the past decade, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 63.02 to 156.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #459 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC's Days Inventory too high?
Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Days Inventory of 138.58 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 102.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.02 to a high of 156.09. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 138.58 is 60.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #459 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nam Kim Steel JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Kim Steel JSC's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #459 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nam Kim Steel JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 138.58 is 60.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nam Kim Steel JSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.02 to 156.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.65 vs. the industry median of 86.42, Nam Kim Steel JSC 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Days Inventory of 138.58 is 60.4% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Days Inventory is 138.58, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 102.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,431.10, compared to a current price of ₫12,000.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 138.58, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 102.65 and 60.4% above the Steel industry median of 86.42. Nam Kim Steel JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG), the current Days Inventory is 138.58 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫12,000.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,431.10.
GuruFocus considers Nam Kim Steel JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:NKG:
Days Inventory: 138.58 (35% above median its 10-year median of 102.65)
GF Value™: ₫9,431.10 vs. price of ₫12,000.00 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% above the Steel median (#459 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:NKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Kim Steel JSC through its subsidiaries manufactures of other metal products, production of steel tole: galvanized, aluminium-zinc alloy coated, steel sheets (galvalume), steel sheets coated, galvanized coating; Production of iron, steel, cast iron, production of steel pipes, steel and rolled steel products, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, black steel tape, galvanized steel tape; Wholesale of metals and metals ores, details: wholesale iron and steel; Mechanical processing, handling and metal coating; Trading scrap; and Road transportation services; logistics services, cargo handling services; leasing of transport vehicles and other transport-related support services.
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