Salzgitter AGSZGPF 56 Days Inventory is 151.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 147.55. GuruFocus rates SZGPF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Salzgitter AG ranks worse than 82.47% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Salzgitter AG's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,874 Mil. Salzgitter AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,728 Mil.
Hence, Salzgitter AG's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 151.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salzgitter AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SZGPF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 121.22 Med: 147.55 Max: 162.77
Current: 157.62
During the past 13 years, Salzgitter AG's highest Days Inventory was 162.77. The lowest was 121.22. And the median was 147.55.
SZGPF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 82.47% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs SZGPF: 157.62
Salzgitter AG's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (153.04) to Mar. 2026 (151.82).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Salzgitter AG's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
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.
Salzgitter AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.
Salzgitter AG (OTCPK:SZGPF) 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.
Salzgitter AG'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.
Salzgitter AG'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.
Salzgitter AG Days Inventory Related Terms
Salzgitter AG Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salzgitter AG'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Salzgitter AG'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.
Salzgitter AG Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Salzgitter AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salzgitter AG'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.
Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) has a Days Inventory of 151.82 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Salzgitter AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 147.55. Over the past decade, Salzgitter AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 121.22 to 162.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #480 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Salzgitter AG's Days Inventory too high?
Salzgitter AG's current Days Inventory of 151.82 is near median its 10-year median of 147.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 121.22 to a high of 162.77. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Salzgitter AG's value of 151.82 is 75.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #480 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salzgitter AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salzgitter AG's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #480 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Salzgitter AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Salzgitter AG's value of 151.82 is 75.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Salzgitter AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 121.22 to 162.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 147.55 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Salzgitter AG 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 86.57, based on 582 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. Salzgitter AG's current Days Inventory of 151.82 is 75.4% 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 Salzgitter AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salzgitter AG's current Days Inventory is 151.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 147.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salzgitter AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.08, compared to a current price of $57.97 — trading 140.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 151.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 147.55 and 75.4% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Salzgitter AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Salzgitter AG (SZGPF), the current Days Inventory is 151.82 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 Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salzgitter AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $57.97 is trading 140.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.08.
GuruFocus considers Salzgitter AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SZGPF:
Days Inventory: 151.82 (near median its 10-year median of 147.55)
GF Value™: $24.08 vs. price of $57.97 (140.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% above the Steel median (#480 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salzgitter AG operates as a holding company. It has four divisions: Steel Production, Steel Processing, Trading and Technology. The majority is derived from the Steel Production segment, which manufactures high-quality branded steel & special steel. Its core product offerings include strip steel articles, seamless and welded steel pipes and tubes, and heavy plate count.
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