Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (BOM:500085) Days Inventory: 142.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 132% Above Median

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BOM:500085 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd BOM:500085
88 GF Score
Price ₹453.50
GF Value ₹514.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Days Inventory?

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals BOM:500085 -0.59% 88 Days Inventory is 142.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 61.21. GuruFocus rates BOM:500085 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹514.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks better than 80.08% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹22,798 Mil. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14,630 Mil. Hence, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 142.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500085' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.28   Med: 61.21   Max: 73.12
Current: 56.3

During the past 13 years, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's highest Days Inventory was 73.12. The lowest was 41.28. And the median was 61.21.

BOM:500085's Days Inventory is ranked better than
80.08% of 246 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 103.315 vs BOM:500085: 56.30

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (137.52) to Mar. 2026 (142.19). It might indicate that Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.

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. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals  (BOM:500085) 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.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals'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.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals'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.


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Days Inventory Related Terms


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals'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.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Days Inventory Chart

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:500085 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals'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.


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Days Inventory falls into.


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Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (18022.9 + 22798.2) / 2 ) / 132932.1*365
=20410.55 / 132932.1*365
=56.04

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 22798.2) / 1 ) / 14630.3*365 / 4
=22798.2 / 14630.3*365 / 4
=142.19

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 142.19 mean?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (BOM:500085) has a Days Inventory of 142.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 61.21. Over the past decade, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 41.28 to 73.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #49 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' current Days Inventory of 142.19 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 61.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.28 to a high of 73.12. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 103.32. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' value of 142.19 is 37.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #49 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals ranks #49 out of 246 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 103.32. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' value of 142.19 is 37.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.28 to 73.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.21 vs. the industry median of 103.32, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 103.32, based on 246 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. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's current Days Inventory of 142.19 is 37.6% 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 103.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals's current Days Inventory is 142.19, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 61.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (BOM:500085) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹514.38, compared to a current price of ₹453.50 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 142.19, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 61.21 and 37.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 103.32. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (BOM:500085), the current Days Inventory is 142.19 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 Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals (BOM:500085) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹453.50 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹514.38. GuruFocus considers Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500085:

  • Days Inventory: 142.19 (132% above median its 10-year median of 61.21)
  • GF Value™: ₹514.38 vs. price of ₹453.50 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.6% above the Agriculture median (#49 of 246)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges CHAMBLFERT:India
Address Corporate One, First Floor, 5, Commercial Centre, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110 025
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Urea. It also deals in other fertilizers and Agri-inputs and has a joint venture for the manufacturing of Phosphoric Acid in Morocco. The company's reportable segments are; Own Manufactured Fertilisers which generates maximum revenue and includes the manufacturing and marketing of Urea; the Complex Fertilisers segment includes the purchase and sale of DAP, MOP, and various grades of NPK fertilizers; and the Crop Protection Chemicals and Speciality Nutrients segment includes the purchase and sale of Crop Protection Chemicals and Speciality Nutrients such as Insecticides, Herbicides, and Fungicides. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from India.
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