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KG DongbusteelXKRX:016380 +1.59%87 Days Inventory is 57.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 55.32. GuruFocus rates XKRX:016380 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, KG Dongbusteel ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KG Dongbusteel's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩515,632 Mil. KG Dongbusteel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩820,219 Mil.
Hence, KG Dongbusteel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 57.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for KG Dongbusteel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:016380'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.22 Med: 55.32 Max: 62.72
Current: 62.72
During the past 13 years, KG Dongbusteel's highest Days Inventory was 62.72. The lowest was 44.22. And the median was 55.32.
XKRX:016380's Days Inventory is ranked better than 69.13% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 87.2
vs XKRX:016380: 62.72
KG Dongbusteel's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (62.72) to Jun. 2026 (57.36).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
KG Dongbusteel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.59.
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.
KG Dongbusteel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.58.
KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) 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.
KG Dongbusteel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
KG Dongbusteel's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
KG Dongbusteel Days Inventory Related Terms
KG Dongbusteel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KG Dongbusteel'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.
XKRX:016380 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, KG Dongbusteel'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.
KG Dongbusteel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, KG Dongbusteel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KG Dongbusteel'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.
KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) has a Days Inventory of 57.36 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.32. Over the past decade, KG Dongbusteel's Days Inventory has ranged from 44.22 to 62.72. According to the industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #180 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is KG Dongbusteel's Days Inventory too high?
KG Dongbusteel's current Days Inventory of 57.36 is near median its 10-year median of 55.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.22 to a high of 62.72. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 87.20. KG Dongbusteel's value of 57.36 is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #180 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KG Dongbusteel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KG Dongbusteel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #180 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This puts KG Dongbusteel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 87.20. KG Dongbusteel's value of 57.36 is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, KG Dongbusteel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 44.22 to 62.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.32 vs. the industry median of 87.20, KG Dongbusteel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 87.20, based on 583 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. KG Dongbusteel's current Days Inventory of 57.36 is 34.2% 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 KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 87.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KG Dongbusteel's current Days Inventory is 57.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KG Dongbusteel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,349.97, compared to a current price of ₩5,640.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 57.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.32 and 34.2% below the Steel industry median of 87.20. KG Dongbusteel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380), the current Days Inventory is 57.36 as of Jun. 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩5,640.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97.
GuruFocus considers KG Dongbusteel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:016380:
Days Inventory: 57.36 (near median its 10-year median of 55.32)
GF Value™: ₩6,349.97 vs. price of ₩5,640.00 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% below the Steel median (#180 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:016380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KG Dongbusteel is a Korea based company engaged in manufacturing of steel products. It serves automobile, electronics, and construction industry. The company offers various steel products including hot-rolled steel sheet, cold rolled steel sheet, galvanized steel sheet, pre-coated metal sheet, tin plate, tin free steel, pipe, H-beam and pre-engineered metal building systems.
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