Parex Resources (STU:QPX) Days Inventory: 2.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median

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STU:QPX Parex Resources Inc STU:QPX
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What is Parex Resources Days Inventory?

Parex Resources STU:QPX -1.34% 80 Days Inventory is 2.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates STU:QPX with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Parex Resources ranks better than 97.81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Parex Resources's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.2 Mil. Parex Resources's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €143.3 Mil. Hence, Parex Resources's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Parex Resources's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

STU:QPX' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.73   Max: 3.81
Current: 1.32

During the past 13 years, Parex Resources's highest Days Inventory was 3.81. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.73.

STU:QPX's Days Inventory is ranked better than
97.81% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.99 vs STU:QPX: 1.32

Parex Resources's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.95) to Mar. 2026 (2.68). It might indicate that Parex Resources's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Parex Resources's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.06.

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. Parex Resources's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.


Parex Resources  (STU:QPX) 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.

Parex Resources'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.

Parex Resources'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.


Parex Resources Days Inventory Related Terms


Parex Resources Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Parex Resources'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.

Parex Resources Days Inventory Chart

Parex Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 1.58 2.29 1.51 1.91

Parex Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:QPX vs COP, EOG, FANG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Parex Resources'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.


Parex Resources Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Parex Resources's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Parex Resources's Days Inventory falls into.


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Parex Resources Days Inventory Calculation

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

Parex Resources'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
=( (1.926 + 3.695) / 2 ) / 537.427*365
=2.8105 / 537.427*365
=1.91

Parex Resources's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3.695 + 4.722) / 2 ) / 143.328*365 / 4
=4.2085 / 143.328*365 / 4
=2.68

* 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 2.68 mean?
Parex Resources (STU:QPX) has a Days Inventory of 2.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Parex Resources and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Parex Resources' Days Inventory has ranged from 0.75 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #15 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Parex Resources' Days Inventory too high?
Parex Resources' current Days Inventory of 2.68 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 3.81. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Parex Resources' value of 2.68 is 91.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #15 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parex Resources has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parex Resources' Days Inventory compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Parex Resources ranks #15 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Parex Resources in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Parex Resources' value of 2.68 is 91.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Parex Resources' own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.75 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 30.99, Parex Resources 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.99, based on 685 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. Parex Resources's current Days Inventory of 2.68 is 91.4% 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 Parex Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parex Resources's current Days Inventory is 2.68, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parex Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parex Resources (STU:QPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.36, compared to a current price of €14.39 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2.68, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 91.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.99. Parex Resources' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Parex Resources (STU:QPX), the current Days Inventory is 2.68 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 Parex Resources (STU:QPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parex Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.39 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.36. GuruFocus considers Parex Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:QPX:

  • Days Inventory: 2.68 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: €14.36 vs. price of €14.39 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#15 of 685)

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


Parex Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 585 - 8th Avenue SW, Suite 2700, Eighth Avenue Place, West Tower, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1G1
Parex Resources Inc engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company is focused on development in two main basins: Llanos and Magdalena. The majority of the company's properties are focused in Colombia, where it pays a royalty or tax to the government for its operations. The company's operating segments are Columbia, its key revenue-generating segment, and Canada.
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