Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331) Days Inventory: 101.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


BOM:500331 Pidilite Industries Ltd BOM:500331
97 GF Score
Price ₹1,598.15
GF Value ₹1,719.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pidilite Industries Days Inventory?

Pidilite Industries BOM:500331 +0.42% 97 Days Inventory is 101.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 95.44. GuruFocus rates BOM:500331 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,719.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Chemicals companies, Pidilite Industries ranks worse than 58.61% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Pidilite Industries's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,376 Mil. Pidilite Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,553 Mil. Hence, Pidilite Industries's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 101.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pidilite Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500331' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.75   Med: 95.44   Max: 115.78
Current: 92.54

During the past 13 years, Pidilite Industries's highest Days Inventory was 115.78. The lowest was 87.75. And the median was 95.44.

BOM:500331's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
58.61% of 1539 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63 vs BOM:500331: 92.54

Pidilite Industries's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (108.88) to Mar. 2026 (101.94).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Pidilite Industries's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90.

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. Pidilite Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.


Pidilite Industries  (BOM:500331) 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.

Pidilite Industries'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.

Pidilite Industries'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.


Pidilite Industries Days Inventory Related Terms


Pidilite Industries Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pidilite Industries'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.

Pidilite Industries Days Inventory Chart

Pidilite Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Pidilite Industries 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:500331 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Pidilite Industries'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.


Pidilite Industries Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Pidilite Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pidilite Industries's Days Inventory falls into.


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Pidilite Industries Days Inventory Calculation

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

Pidilite Industries'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
=( (16850.9 + 17376) / 2 ) / 65626.4*365
=17113.45 / 65626.4*365
=95.18

Pidilite Industries'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 + 17376) / 1 ) / 15553.1*365 / 4
=17376 / 15553.1*365 / 4
=101.94

* 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 101.94 mean?
Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331) has a Days Inventory of 101.94 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pidilite Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.44. Over the past decade, Pidilite Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 87.75 to 115.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Pidilite Industries ranks #902 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Pidilite Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Pidilite Industries' current Days Inventory of 101.94 is near median its 10-year median of 95.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.75 to a high of 115.78. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Pidilite Industries' value of 101.94 is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pidilite Industries ranks #902 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pidilite Industries has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pidilite Industries' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Pidilite Industries ranks #902 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This places Pidilite Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Pidilite Industries' value of 101.94 is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pidilite Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 87.75 to 115.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.44 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Pidilite Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,539 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. Pidilite Industries's current Days Inventory of 101.94 is 26.4% 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 Pidilite Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pidilite Industries's current Days Inventory is 101.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pidilite Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,719.37, compared to a current price of ₹1,598.15 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 101.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.44 and 26.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Pidilite Industries' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331), the current Days Inventory is 101.94 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 Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pidilite Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,598.15 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,719.37. GuruFocus considers Pidilite Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500331:

  • Days Inventory: 101.94 (near median its 10-year median of 95.44)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,719.37 vs. price of ₹1,598.15 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.4% above the Chemicals median (#902 of 1539)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pidilite Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges PIDILITIND:India
Address 4V89+5V8, Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Off Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Andheri East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400059
Pidilite Industries Ltd manufactures and sells paints, adhesives, and sealants in two segments based on the customer: The Branded Consumer & Bazaar segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells adhesives and sealants, construction and paint chemicals, art and craft materials, and others. These products are widely used by carpenters, painters, plumbers, mechanics, households, students, offices, etc. The Business to Business segment sells industrial products such as industrial adhesives, resins, and organic pigments and preparations, etc., and caters to various industries like packaging, joineries, textiles, paints, printing inks, paper, leather, etc. Pidilite Industries sells its products through dealers and distribution networks. The vast majority of its revenue comes from India.
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