Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Inventory Turnover: 0.68 (As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:LKL Longhom Publishers PLC NAI:LKL
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What is Longhom Publishers Inventory Turnover?

Longhom Publishers NAI:LKL -3.74% 47 Inventory Turnover is 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.79 (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. Longhom Publishers's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES284.4 Mil. Longhom Publishers's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES417.6 Mil. Longhom Publishers's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Longhom Publishers's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 267.96.

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. Longhom Publishers's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.80.


Longhom Publishers  (NAI:LKL) 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.

Longhom Publishers's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=417.6235/284.431*365 / 2
=267.96

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.

Longhom Publishers's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=417.6235 / 524.178
=0.80

* 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.


Longhom Publishers Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Longhom Publishers Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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.

Longhom Publishers Inventory Turnover Chart

Longhom Publishers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.21 1.63 1.36 2.12 1.18

Longhom Publishers Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Inventory Turnover 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 0.66 1.42 0.42 0.81 0.68
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Longhom Publishers Inventory Turnover Calculation

Longhom Publishers'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 )
=521.027 / ((401.909 + 482.259) / 2 )
=521.027 / 442.084
=1.18

Longhom Publishers's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=284.431 / ((482.259 + 352.988) / 2 )
=284.431 / 417.6235
=0.68

* 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 0.68 mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors.
Is Longhom Publishers' Inventory Turnover too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Inventory Turnover is 0.68. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Inventory Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
Longhom Publishers' Inventory Turnover of 0.68 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 a Media - Diversified company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. Longhom Publishers's current Inventory Turnover is 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.79, compared to a current price of KES2.83 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.68. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.68 as of Dec. 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.83 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.79. GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.68
  • GF Value™: KES1.79 vs. price of KES2.83 (58.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Longhom Publishers Business Description

Address Funzi Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18033 - 00500, LR No. 209/5604, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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