Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Days Inventory: 42.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:5134 Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134
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Price RM3.08
GF Value RM2.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Acids (M) Bhd Days Inventory?

Southern Acids (M) Bhd XKLS:5134 -0.65% 70 Days Inventory is 42.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 46.59. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5134 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 495 Conglomerates companies, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks better than 73.74% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM78.7 Mil. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM169.6 Mil. Hence, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5134' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.47   Med: 46.59   Max: 61.59
Current: 36.06

During the past 13 years, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's highest Days Inventory was 61.59. The lowest was 31.47. And the median was 46.59.

XKLS:5134's Days Inventory is ranked better than
73.74% of 495 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 72.89 vs XKLS:5134: 36.06

Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (37.31) to Mar. 2026 (42.37). It might indicate that Southern Acids (M) Bhd's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15.

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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd  (XKLS:5134) 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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd'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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd'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.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd Days Inventory Related Terms


Southern Acids (M) Bhd Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Acids (M) Bhd'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.

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Days Inventory Chart

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.40 43.89 42.37 31.47 36.91

Southern Acids (M) Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.31 37.21 31.03 34.33 42.37

XKLS:5134 vs HON, MMM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Southern Acids (M) Bhd'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.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory falls into.


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Southern Acids (M) Bhd Days Inventory Calculation

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

Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (86.239 + 75.386) / 2 ) / 799.047*365
=80.8125 / 799.047*365
=36.91

Southern Acids (M) Bhd'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
=( (82.113 + 75.386) / 2 ) / 169.611*365 / 4
=78.7495 / 169.611*365 / 4
=42.37

* 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 42.37 mean?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a Days Inventory of 42.37 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.59. Over the past decade, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.47 to 61.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #130 out of 495 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Days Inventory of 42.37 is near median its 10-year median of 46.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.47 to a high of 61.59. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 72.89. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 42.37 is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #130 out of 495 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #130 out of 495 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Southern Acids (M) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 72.89. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 42.37 is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.47 to 61.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.59 vs. the industry median of 72.89, Southern Acids (M) Bhd 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 72.89, based on 495 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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Days Inventory of 42.37 is 41.9% 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 72.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Days Inventory is 42.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.89, compared to a current price of RM3.08 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.59 and 41.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 72.89. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current Days Inventory is 42.37 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM3.08 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.89. GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:

  • Days Inventory: 42.37 (near median its 10-year median of 46.59)
  • GF Value™: RM2.89 vs. price of RM3.08 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.9% below the Conglomerates median (#130 of 495)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Acids (M) Bhd Business Description

Address No. 8, Jalan Batu Tiga Lama, Level 29, Centro Tower, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41300
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
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