Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Inventory Turnover: 2.19 (As of Jul. 2025)

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XNEP:STC Salt Trading Corp XNEP:STC
79 GF Score
Price NPR5,295.00
GF Value NPR4,290.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Salt Trading Inventory Turnover?

Salt Trading XNEP:STC +0.68% 79 Inventory Turnover is 2.19 as of Jul. 2025. 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.

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. Salt Trading's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR8,326 Mil. Salt Trading's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR3,797 Mil. Salt Trading's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 2.19.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Salt Trading's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was 83.22.

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 quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.40.


Salt Trading  (XNEP:STC) 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.

Salt Trading's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Jul. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jul. 2025 )*Days in Period
=3796.7505/8326.323*365 / 2
=83.22

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 quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Jul. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=3796.7505 / 9381.829
=0.40

* 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.


Salt Trading Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Salt Trading Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.

Salt Trading Inventory Turnover Chart

Salt Trading Annual Data
Trend Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.46 3.08 3.06 3.71 2.19

Salt Trading Semi-Annual Data
Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Inventory Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.46 3.08 3.06 3.71 2.19
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Salt Trading Inventory Turnover Calculation

Salt Trading's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jul. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2025 )) / count )
=8326.323 / ((3309.162 + 4284.339) / 2 )
=8326.323 / 3796.7505
=2.19

Salt Trading's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jul. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jul. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jul. 2025 )) / count )
=8326.323 / ((3309.162 + 4284.339) / 2 )
=8326.323 / 3796.7505
=2.19

* 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 2.19 mean?
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a Inventory Turnover of 2.19 as of Jul. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors.
Is Salt Trading's Inventory Turnover too high?
Salt Trading's current Inventory Turnover is 2.19. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to KHC and GIS?
Salt Trading's Inventory Turnover of 2.19 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. Salt Trading's current Inventory Turnover is 2.19. 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 NPR5,295.00 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 2.19. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current Inventory Turnover is 2.19 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 NPR5,295.00 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89. GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:

  • Inventory Turnover: 2.19
  • GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,295.00 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Kalimati, P.O.Box: 483, Kathmandu, NPL
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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