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East African Cables's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was KES418 Mil. East African Cables's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 to the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was KES429 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. East African Cables's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was KES-16.09.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
East African Cables's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.00.
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.
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
East African Cables's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is
4. 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.
East African Cables's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
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Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
East African Cables Total Inventories Related Terms
East African Cables Total Inventories Historical Data
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* 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.
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a Total Inventories of KES418 Mil as of Dec. 2024. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for East African Cables and its competitors.
Is East African Cables' Total Inventories too high?
East African Cables' current Total Inventories is KES418 Mil. Overall, East African Cables has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Cables' Total Inventories compare to VRT and HUBB?
East African Cables' Total Inventories of KES418 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Inventories for an Industrial Products company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for East African Cables and its competitors. East African Cables's current Total Inventories is KES418 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Cables stock overvalued right now?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a current Total Inventories of KES418 Mil. The current Total Inventories is KES418 Mil. East African Cables' overall GF Score™ is 10/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Cables (NAI:CABL), the current Total Inventories is KES418 Mil as of Dec. 2024. 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.
East African Cables Ltd manufactures a range of cables and conductors for applications in domestic and industrial lighting, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its product portfolio comprises house wiring cables, flexible cables, armoured (underground) cables, auto and battery cables, electrical accessories, data and telecommunication cables, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which are its geographic locations, and include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Kenya and Uganda.
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