Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Days Inventory: 149.25 (As of Dec. 2024) — 10% Above Median

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XJAM:BRG Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd XJAM:BRG
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Price JMD5.13
GF Value JMD8.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Berger Paints Jamaica Days Inventory?

Berger Paints Jamaica XJAM:BRG -7.90% 78 Days Inventory is 149.25 as of Dec. 2024, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 135.36. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD8.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks worse than 81.71% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Berger Paints Jamaica's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD686 Mil. Berger Paints Jamaica's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD1,678 Mil. Hence, Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 74.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:BRG' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 100.3   Med: 135.36   Max: 155.32
Current: 149.25

During the past 11 years, Berger Paints Jamaica's highest Days Inventory was 155.32. The lowest was 100.30. And the median was 135.36.

XJAM:BRG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
81.71% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.12 vs XJAM:BRG: 149.25

Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2022 (146.83) to Dec. 2024 (149.25). It might indicate that Berger Paints Jamaica's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Berger Paints Jamaica's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 2.45.

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. Berger Paints Jamaica's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.20.


Berger Paints Jamaica  (XJAM:BRG) 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.

Berger Paints Jamaica's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 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.

Berger Paints Jamaica's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 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.


Berger Paints Jamaica Days Inventory Related Terms


Berger Paints Jamaica Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.

Berger Paints Jamaica Days Inventory Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 155.32 127.01 146.83 143.70 149.25

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 155.32 127.01 146.83 143.70 149.25

XJAM:BRG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.


Berger Paints Jamaica Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory falls into.


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Berger Paints Jamaica Days Inventory Calculation

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

Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (695.597 + 676.412) / 2 ) / 1677.689*365
=686.0045 / 1677.689*365
=149.25

Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (695.597 + 676.412) / 2 ) / 1677.689*365 / 2
=686.0045 / 1677.689*365 / 2
=74.62

* 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 149.25 mean?
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a Days Inventory of 149.25 as of Dec. 2024. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 135.36. Over the past decade, Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory has ranged from 100.30 to 155.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #1260 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current Days Inventory of 149.25 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 135.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 100.30 to a high of 155.32. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.12. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 149.25 is 86.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #1260 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #1260 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Berger Paints Jamaica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.12. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 149.25 is 86.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Berger Paints Jamaica's own Days Inventory has ranged from 100.30 to 155.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 135.36 vs. the industry median of 80.12, Berger Paints Jamaica 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.12, based on 1,542 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's current Days Inventory of 149.25 is 86.3% 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica's current Days Inventory is 149.25, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 135.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 149.25, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 135.36 and 86.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.12. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current Days Inventory is 149.25 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:

  • Days Inventory: 149.25 (10% above median its 10-year median of 135.36)
  • GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.3% above the Chemicals median (#1260 of 1542)

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


Berger Paints Jamaica Business Description

Address 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston, JAM, 11
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
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