ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) Days Inventory: 151.83 (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Below Median


STU:ISC1 ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd STU:ISC1
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What is ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Inventory?

ArcelorMittal South Africa STU:ISC1 +1.68% 54 Days Inventory is 151.83 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 172.51. GuruFocus rates STU:ISC1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.06. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 586 Steel companies, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks worse than 82.76% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). ArcelorMittal South Africa's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €387 Mil. ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €465 Mil. Hence, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 151.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

STU:ISC1' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 142.62   Med: 172.51   Max: 213.62
Current: 160.72

During the past 13 years, ArcelorMittal South Africa's highest Days Inventory was 213.62. The lowest was 142.62. And the median was 172.51.

STU:ISC1's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
82.76% of 586 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.96 vs STU:ISC1: 160.72

ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (163.01) to Dec. 2025 (151.83).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. ArcelorMittal South Africa's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.20.

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. ArcelorMittal South Africa's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.50.


ArcelorMittal South Africa  (STU:ISC1) 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.

ArcelorMittal South Africa'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.

ArcelorMittal South Africa'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.


ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Inventory Related Terms


ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ArcelorMittal South 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.

ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Inventory Chart

ArcelorMittal South Africa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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ArcelorMittal South Africa Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 180.00 165.80 163.01 175.55 151.83

STU:ISC1 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ArcelorMittal South 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.


ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory falls into.


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ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Inventory Calculation

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

ArcelorMittal South Africa'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
=( (530.125 + 339.008) / 2 ) / 988.715*365
=434.5665 / 988.715*365
=160.43

ArcelorMittal South Africa'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
=( (435.354 + 339.008) / 2 ) / 465.389*365 / 2
=387.181 / 465.389*365 / 2
=151.83

* 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 151.83 mean?
ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) has a Days Inventory of 151.83 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 172.51. Over the past decade, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory has ranged from 142.62 to 213.62. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #485 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory too high?
ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Days Inventory of 151.83 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 172.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 142.62 to a high of 213.62. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.96. ArcelorMittal South Africa's value of 151.83 is 74.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #485 out of 586 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ArcelorMittal South Africa has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #485 out of 586 companies for Days Inventory. This places ArcelorMittal South Africa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.96. ArcelorMittal South Africa's value of 151.83 is 74.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ArcelorMittal South Africa's own Days Inventory has ranged from 142.62 to 213.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 172.51 vs. the industry median of 86.96, ArcelorMittal South Africa 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 86.96, based on 586 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. ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Days Inventory of 151.83 is 74.6% 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Days Inventory is 151.83, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 172.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa stock overvalued right now?
ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) has a current Days Inventory of 151.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.06, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 151.83, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 172.51 and 74.6% above the Steel industry median of 86.96. ArcelorMittal South Africa's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1), the current Days Inventory is 151.83 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcelorMittal South Africa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.06.

Key valuation signals for STU:ISC1:

  • Days Inventory: 151.83 (12% below median its 10-year median of 172.51)
  • GF Value™: €0.06 vs. price of €0.06 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.6% above the Steel median (#485 of 586)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ISC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ArcelorMittal South Africa Business Description

Other Exchanges ACL:South Africa
Address Delfos Boulevard, Main Building, Vanderbijlpark Works, Vanderbijlpark, GT, ZAF, 1911
ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd is a South Africa-based steel-producing company. The company's operating segments include Steel operations; Non-steel operations; Corporate and others. It generates the majority of total revenue from the Steel Operations segment that consist of Vanderbijlpark plant, Newcastle plant, Vereeniging plant and ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures. The product range consists of hot-rolled coil, plate, coiled rounds, flats, reinforced bars, rounds, billets and channels, and commercial coke among others. The group operates mainly in South Africa. Export sales are mostly sold in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe, and America.
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