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Salt TradingXNEP:STC 79 Days Inventory is 166.44 as of Jul. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 119.37. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks worse than 81.41% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Salt Trading's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR3,797 Mil. Salt Trading's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR8,326 Mil.
Hence, Salt Trading's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Jul. 2025 was 83.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salt Trading's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:STC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 98.28 Med: 119.37 Max: 171.68
Current: 166.44
During the past 7 years, Salt Trading's highest Days Inventory was 171.68. The lowest was 98.28. And the median was 119.37.
XNEP:STC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 81.41% of 1872
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945
vs XNEP:STC: 166.44
Salt Trading's Days Inventory
increased
from Jul. 2023 (119.37) to Jul. 2025 (166.44).
It might indicate that Salt Trading's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Salt Trading's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jul. 2025 was 2.19.
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.
Salt Trading's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.40.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) 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.
Salt Trading's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jul. 2025 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.
Salt Trading's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jul. 2025 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.
Salt Trading Days Inventory Related Terms
Salt Trading Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.
XNEP:STC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a Days Inventory of 166.44 as of Jul. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 119.37. Over the past decade, Salt Trading's Days Inventory has ranged from 98.28 to 171.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1524 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Salt Trading's Days Inventory too high?
Salt Trading's current Days Inventory of 166.44 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 119.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.28 to a high of 171.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Salt Trading's value of 166.44 is 100.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1524 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1524 out of 1872 companies for Days Inventory. This places Salt Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Salt Trading's value of 166.44 is 100.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Salt Trading's own Days Inventory has ranged from 98.28 to 171.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 119.37 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Salt Trading 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,872 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. Salt Trading's current Days Inventory of 166.44 is 100.7% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current Days Inventory is 166.44, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 119.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,290.89, compared to a current price of NPR5,169.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 166.44, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 119.37 and 100.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current Days Inventory is 166.44 as of Jul. 2025. 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,169.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
Days Inventory: 166.44 (39% above median its 10-year median of 119.37)
GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,169.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1524 of 1872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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