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DIC IndiaBOM:500089 -4.87%66 Days Inventory is 63.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 71.73. GuruFocus rates BOM:500089 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹556.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, DIC India ranks better than 62.47% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). DIC India's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,256 Mil. DIC India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,802 Mil.
Hence, DIC India's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for DIC India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500089'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.46 Med: 71.73 Max: 83.58
Current: 66.26
During the past 13 years, DIC India's highest Days Inventory was 83.58. The lowest was 60.46. And the median was 71.73.
BOM:500089's Days Inventory is ranked better than 62.47% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs BOM:500089: 66.26
DIC India's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (69.93) to Mar. 2026 (63.61).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DIC India's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43.
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.
DIC India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
DIC India (BOM:500089) 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.
DIC 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.
DIC 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.
DIC India Days Inventory Related Terms
DIC India Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DIC 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:500089 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC 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.
DIC India Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DIC 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.
DIC India (BOM:500089) has a Days Inventory of 63.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 71.73. Over the past decade, DIC India's Days Inventory has ranged from 60.46 to 83.58. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #578 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is DIC India's Days Inventory too high?
DIC India's current Days Inventory of 63.61 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 71.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.46 to a high of 83.58. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. DIC India's value of 63.61 is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC India ranks #578 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #578 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This puts DIC India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. DIC India's value of 63.61 is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DIC India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 60.46 to 83.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.73 vs. the industry median of 80.59, DIC India has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,540 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. DIC India's current Days Inventory of 63.61 is 21.1% below 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 DIC India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DIC India's current Days Inventory is 63.61, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 71.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (BOM:500089) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹556.03, compared to a current price of ₹521.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 63.61, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 71.73 and 21.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DIC India (BOM:500089), the current Days Inventory is 63.61 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 DIC India (BOM:500089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹521.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹556.03.
GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500089:
Days Inventory: 63.61 (11% below median its 10-year median of 71.73)
GF Value™: ₹556.03 vs. price of ₹521.00 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% below the Chemicals median (#578 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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