LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Inventory Turnover: 1.93 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is LSB Industries Inventory Turnover?

LSB Industries STU:LS3 55 Inventory Turnover is 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. LSB Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €115.6 Mil. LSB Industries's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €59.9 Mil. LSB Industries's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. LSB Industries's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.27.

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. LSB Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

LSB Industries (STU:LS3) 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.

LSB Industries'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
	=	59.909	/	115.644	*	365 / 4
	=	47.27

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.

LSB Industries'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 )
	=	59.909	/	146.606
	=	0.41

* 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.

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LSB Industries Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSB Industries's Inventory Turnover can be seen below:

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LSB Industries Annual Data

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7.87

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7.02

6.96

7.15

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LSB Industries Inventory Turnover Calculation

LSB Industries's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 ))	/	count )
=	436.314	/ (	(65.41	+	56.575)	/	2 )
=	436.314	/	60.9925
=	7.15

LSB Industries'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 )
=	115.644	/ (	(56.575	+	63.243)	/	2 )
=	115.644	/	59.909
=	1.93

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.93 mean?

LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors.

Is LSB Industries' Inventory Turnover too high?

LSB Industries' current Inventory Turnover is 1.93. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does LSB Industries' Inventory Turnover compare to ASPI and WLKP?

LSB Industries' Inventory Turnover of 1.93 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. LSB Industries's current Inventory Turnover is 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.26, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.93. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.93 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.26. GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:

Inventory Turnover: 1.93
GF Value™: €8.26 vs. price of €9.35 (13.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

LSB Industries Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

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Address 3503 North West 63rd Street, Suite 500, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, 73116

Website https://www.lsbindustries.com

LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.

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