Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) Inventory Turnover: 2.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:ALTN Altern Energy Ltd KAR:ALTN
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What is Altern Energy Inventory Turnover?

Altern Energy KAR:ALTN -1.34% 44 Inventory Turnover is 2.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ALTN with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Altern Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨76.4 Mil. Altern Energy's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨38.2 Mil. Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.00.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Altern Energy's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.62.

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. Altern Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.

Altern Energy  (KAR:ALTN) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

Altern Energy's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=38.2175/76.438*365 / 4
=45.62

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.

Altern Energy's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=38.2175 / 48.891
=0.78

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Altern Energy Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Altern Energy Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover 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.

Altern Energy Inventory Turnover Chart

Altern Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Inventory Turnover
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Altern Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Altern Energy Inventory Turnover Calculation

Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count )
=4196.565 / ((1178.172 + 39.791) / 2 )
=4196.565 / 608.9815
=6.89

Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=76.438 / ((38.517 + 37.918) / 2 )
=76.438 / 38.2175
=2.00

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 2.00 mean?
Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) has a Inventory Turnover of 2.00 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Altern Energy and its competitors.
Is Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover too high?
Altern Energy's current Inventory Turnover is 2.00. Overall, Altern Energy has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover compare to CEG and VST?
Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover of 2.00 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Altern Energy and its competitors. Altern Energy's current Inventory Turnover is 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altern Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨0.72, compared to a current price of ₨8.09 — trading 1023.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 2.00. Altern Energy's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN), the current Inventory Turnover is 2.00 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 Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨8.09 is trading 1023.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨0.72. GuruFocus considers Altern Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ALTN:

  • Inventory Turnover: 2.00
  • GF Value™: ₨0.72 vs. price of ₨8.09 (1023.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Altern Energy Business Description

Address 18 Kilometer, Ferozepur Road, Descon Headquarters, Lahore, PB, PAK
Altern Energy Ltd generates and supplies electric power to the Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan from its thermal power plant. It operates in the engineering, power, chemicals, and agriculture sectors. The company's principal activity is to build, own, operate, and maintain a gas-fired power plant having a gross capacity of 32 Mega Watts.
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