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Bata IndiaBOM:500043 +2.05%74 Days Inventory is 179.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 214.86. GuruFocus rates BOM:500043 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,399.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Bata India ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Bata India's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,076 Mil. Bata India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,606 Mil.
Hence, Bata India's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 179.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bata India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500043'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 176.76 Med: 214.86 Max: 309.93
Current: 178.31
During the past 13 years, Bata India's highest Days Inventory was 309.93. The lowest was 176.76. And the median was 214.86.
BOM:500043's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 66.67% of 1005
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.75
vs BOM:500043: 178.31
Bata India's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (228.87) to Mar. 2026 (179.06).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Bata India's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.
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.
Bata India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.
Bata India (BOM:500043) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Bata India's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
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.
Bata India's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Bata India Days Inventory Related Terms
Bata India Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bata India's Days Inventory 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.
BOM:500043 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Bata India's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bata India Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bata India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bata India's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Bata India (BOM:500043) has a Days Inventory of 179.06 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bata India and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 214.86. Over the past decade, Bata India's Days Inventory has ranged from 176.76 to 309.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #670 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Bata India's Days Inventory too high?
Bata India's current Days Inventory of 179.06 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 214.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 176.76 to a high of 309.93. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Bata India's value of 179.06 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bata India ranks #670 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bata India has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bata India's Days Inventory compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #670 out of 1005 companies for Days Inventory. This places Bata India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Bata India's value of 179.06 is 34.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bata India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 176.76 to 309.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 214.86 vs. the industry median of 132.75, Bata India has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.75, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bata India's current Days Inventory of 179.06 is 34.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bata India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bata India's current Days Inventory is 179.06, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 214.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bata India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India (BOM:500043) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,399.00, compared to a current price of ₹693.50 — trading 50.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 179.06, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 214.86 and 34.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.75. Bata India's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bata India (BOM:500043), the current Days Inventory is 179.06 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 Bata India (BOM:500043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹693.50 is trading 50.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,399.00.
GuruFocus considers Bata India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500043:
Days Inventory: 179.06 (17% below median its 10-year median of 214.86)
GF Value™: ₹1,399.00 vs. price of ₹693.50 (50.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#670 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bata India Ltd is a manufacturer and retailer of footwear and accessories, such as bags, belts, wallets, and shoe care products. It has only one reportable segment which is Footwear and Accessories. The company sells footwear under brand names including Bata, Bubblegummers, Hush Puppies, Power, Weinbrenner, and Naturalizer. Bata manufactures shoes in multiple manufacturing plants across India, and it sells its products through its retail stores and e-commerce channels. Bata generates all its sales in India, mostly from footwear.
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