LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 55 Days Inventory is 47.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 49.68. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 78.18% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). LSB Industries's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €59.9 Mil. LSB Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €115.6 Mil.
Hence, LSB Industries's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.81 Med: 49.68 Max: 57.44
Current: 48.88
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest Days Inventory was 57.44. The lowest was 42.81. And the median was 49.68.
STU:LS3's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.18% of 1549
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.55
vs STU:LS3: 48.88
LSB Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (49.83) to Mar. 2026 (47.27).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
LSB Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93.
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.
LSB Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) 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.
LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
LSB Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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.
STU:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, GPRE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a Days Inventory of 47.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.68. Over the past decade, LSB Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 42.81 to 57.44. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #338 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is LSB Industries' Days Inventory too high?
LSB Industries' current Days Inventory of 47.27 is near median its 10-year median of 49.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.81 to a high of 57.44. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. LSB Industries' value of 47.27 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #338 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' Days Inventory compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #338 out of 1549 companies for Days Inventory. This places LSB Industries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. LSB Industries' value of 47.27 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, LSB Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 42.81 to 57.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.68 vs. the industry median of 80.55, LSB Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.55, based on 1,549 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. LSB Industries's current Days Inventory of 47.27 is 41.3% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current Days Inventory is 47.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.23, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 47.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.68 and 41.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.55. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current Days Inventory is 47.27 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.23.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
Days Inventory: 47.27 (near median its 10-year median of 49.68)
GF Value™: €8.23 vs. price of €9.35 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.3% below the Chemicals median (#338 of 1549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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