Algoma CentralTSX:ALC +0.27%72 Days Inventory is 71.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 62.48. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$16.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Algoma Central ranks worse than 86.31% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Algoma Central's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$16.5 Mil. Algoma Central's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.1 Mil.
Hence, Algoma Central's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Algoma Central's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ALC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.26 Med: 62.48 Max: 96.47
Current: 66.18
During the past 13 years, Algoma Central's highest Days Inventory was 96.47. The lowest was 47.26. And the median was 62.48.
TSX:ALC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 86.31% of 796
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35
vs TSX:ALC: 66.18
Algoma Central's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (74.97) to Mar. 2026 (71.21).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Algoma Central's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.
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.
Algoma Central's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) 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.
Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central Days Inventory Related Terms
Algoma Central Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Algoma Central'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Algoma Central's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Central'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.
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) has a Days Inventory of 71.21 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Algoma Central and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 62.48. Over the past decade, Algoma Central's Days Inventory has ranged from 47.26 to 96.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #687 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Algoma Central's Days Inventory too high?
Algoma Central's current Days Inventory of 71.21 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 62.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.26 to a high of 96.47. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Algoma Central's value of 71.21 is 476.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #687 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Algoma Central has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Central's Days Inventory compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Algoma Central ranks #687 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This places Algoma Central in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Algoma Central's value of 71.21 is 476.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Algoma Central's own Days Inventory has ranged from 47.26 to 96.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.48 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Algoma Central 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 796 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. Algoma Central's current Days Inventory of 71.21 is 476.6% 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 Algoma Central and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Central's current Days Inventory is 71.21, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 62.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Central stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.45, compared to a current price of C$22.18 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 71.21, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 62.48 and 476.6% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Algoma Central's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC), the current Days Inventory is 71.21 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$22.18 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.45.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Central to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ALC:
Days Inventory: 71.21 (14% above median its 10-year median of 62.48)
GF Value™: C$16.45 vs. price of C$22.18 (34.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 476.6% above the Transportation median (#687 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk which generates key revenue, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Corporate. The company also earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.
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