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Ion Exchange (India)BOM:500214 -3.94%72 Days Inventory is 273.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 371% above its 10-year median of 58.11. GuruFocus rates BOM:500214 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹673.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,959 Industrial Products companies, Ion Exchange (India) ranks worse than 81.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ion Exchange (India)'s Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500214'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.88 Med: 58.11 Max: 229.36
Current: 229.36
During the past 13 years, Ion Exchange (India)'s highest Days Inventory was 229.36. The lowest was 49.88. And the median was 58.11.
BOM:500214's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 81.75% of 2959
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs BOM:500214: 229.36
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ion Exchange (India)'s Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.59.
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.
Ion Exchange (India)'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.
Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) 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.
Ion Exchange (India)'s Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Ion Exchange (India)'s Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Ion Exchange (India) Days Inventory Related Terms
Ion Exchange (India) Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ion Exchange (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:500214 vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Ion Exchange (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.
Ion Exchange (India) Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ion Exchange (India)'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Exchange (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.
Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) has a Days Inventory of 273.48 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ion Exchange (India) and its competitors. This is 371% above median its historical median of 58.11. Over the past decade, Ion Exchange (India)'s Days Inventory has ranged from 49.88 to 229.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Exchange (India) ranks #2419 out of 2959 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Ion Exchange (India)'s Days Inventory too high?
Ion Exchange (India)'s current Days Inventory of 273.48 is 371% above median its 10-year median of 58.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.88 to a high of 229.36. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Ion Exchange (India)'s value of 273.48 is 128.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Exchange (India) ranks #2419 out of 2959 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ion Exchange (India) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Exchange (India)'s Days Inventory compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ion Exchange (India) ranks #2419 out of 2959 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ion Exchange (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Ion Exchange (India)'s value of 273.48 is 128.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ion Exchange (India)'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 49.88 to 229.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.11 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Ion Exchange (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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,959 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. Ion Exchange (India)'s current Days Inventory of 273.48 is 128.9% 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 Ion Exchange (India) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Exchange (India)'s current Days Inventory is 273.48, which is 371% above median its own 10-year median of 58.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Exchange (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹673.61, compared to a current price of ₹371.60 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 273.48, which is 371% above median its 10-year median of 58.11 and 128.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Ion Exchange (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214), the current Days Inventory is 273.48 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 Ion Exchange (India) (BOM:500214) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Exchange (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹371.60 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹673.61.
GuruFocus considers Ion Exchange (India) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500214:
Days Inventory: 273.48 (371% above median its 10-year median of 58.11)
GF Value™: ₹673.61 vs. price of ₹371.60 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128.9% above the Industrial Products median (#2419 of 2959)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd offers a wide range of solutions across the water cycle from pre-treatment to process water treatment, wastewater treatment, recycling, zero liquid discharge, sewage treatment, packaged drinking water, seawater desalination, etc. It also engaged in manufacturing resins, and specialty chemicals for water and wastewater treatment as well as non-water applications. It operates its business through the Engineering segment, which is a key revenue driver that comprises water treatment plants, spares, and services in connection with the plants; the Chemicals segment consists of resins, water treatment chemicals, sugar chemicals, and paper chemicals; and the Consumer Products segment comprises domestic water purifiers. It caters to both domestic and international markets.
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