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Chennai PetroleumBOM:500110 +1.12%69 Days Inventory is 29.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 46.31. GuruFocus rates BOM:500110 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹998.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 Oil & Gas companies, Chennai Petroleum ranks worse than 54.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chennai Petroleum's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500110'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.34 Med: 46.31 Max: 63.92
Current: 35.38
During the past 13 years, Chennai Petroleum's highest Days Inventory was 63.92. The lowest was 34.34. And the median was 46.31.
BOM:500110's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 54.97% of 684
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.055
vs BOM:500110: 35.38
Chennai Petroleum's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (41.41) to Jun. 2026 (29.34).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Chennai Petroleum's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.11.
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.
Chennai Petroleum's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.30.
Chennai Petroleum (BOM:500110) 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.
Chennai Petroleum's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Chennai Petroleum's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Chennai Petroleum Days Inventory Related Terms
Chennai Petroleum Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chennai Petroleum'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:500110 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Chennai Petroleum'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.
Chennai Petroleum Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Chennai Petroleum's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chennai Petroleum'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.
Chennai Petroleum (BOM:500110) has a Days Inventory of 29.34 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chennai Petroleum and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 46.31. Over the past decade, Chennai Petroleum's Days Inventory has ranged from 34.34 to 63.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Chennai Petroleum ranks #376 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Chennai Petroleum's Days Inventory too high?
Chennai Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 29.34 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 46.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.34 to a high of 63.92. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.06. Chennai Petroleum's value of 29.34 is 5.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chennai Petroleum ranks #376 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chennai Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chennai Petroleum's Days Inventory compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chennai Petroleum ranks #376 out of 684 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chennai Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.06. Chennai Petroleum's value of 29.34 is 5.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Chennai Petroleum's own Days Inventory has ranged from 34.34 to 63.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.31 vs. the industry median of 31.06, Chennai Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.06, based on 684 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. Chennai Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 29.34 is 5.5% 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 Chennai Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chennai Petroleum's current Days Inventory is 29.34, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 46.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chennai Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chennai Petroleum (BOM:500110) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹998.62, compared to a current price of ₹1,180.95 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.34, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 46.31 and 5.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.06. Chennai Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Chennai Petroleum (BOM:500110), the current Days Inventory is 29.34 as of Jun. 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 Chennai Petroleum (BOM:500110) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chennai Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,180.95 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹998.62.
GuruFocus considers Chennai Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500110:
Days Inventory: 29.34 (37% below median its 10-year median of 46.31)
GF Value™: ₹998.62 vs. price of ₹1,180.95 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#376 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500110 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chennai Petroleum Corp Ltd manufactures and supplies petrol products in India. The Manali refinery of the company in India produces fuel, wax, lube, and petrochemical feedstock. The company also has a wax plant that produces paraffin wax for the manufacturing of candle wax, waterproof formulations, and match wax. The company's main products include liquefied petroleum gas, motor spirit, superior kerosene oil, high-speed diesel, fuel oil, hexane, and petrochemical feedstocks. A large majority of sales are derived from petroleum products.
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