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Patanjali FoodsBOM:500368 -0.01%68 Days Inventory is 67.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 44.10. GuruFocus rates BOM:500368 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹684.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,874 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Patanjali Foods ranks better than 59.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patanjali Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500368'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.72 Med: 44.1 Max: 70.48
Current: 70.37
During the past 13 years, Patanjali Foods's highest Days Inventory was 70.48. The lowest was 37.72. And the median was 44.10.
BOM:500368's Days Inventory is ranked better than 59.66% of 1874
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04
vs BOM:500368: 70.37
Patanjali Foods's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (70.06) to Mar. 2026 (67.71).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Patanjali Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35.
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.
Patanjali Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368) 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.
Patanjali Foods'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.
Patanjali Foods'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.
Patanjali Foods Days Inventory Related Terms
Patanjali Foods Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patanjali Foods'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Patanjali Foods'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.
Patanjali Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Patanjali Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patanjali Foods'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.
Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368) has a Days Inventory of 67.71 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Patanjali Foods and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 44.10. Over the past decade, Patanjali Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 37.72 to 70.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Patanjali Foods ranks #756 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Patanjali Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Patanjali Foods' current Days Inventory of 67.71 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 44.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.72 to a high of 70.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Patanjali Foods' value of 67.71 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patanjali Foods ranks #756 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patanjali Foods has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patanjali Foods' Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Patanjali Foods ranks #756 out of 1874 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Patanjali Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Patanjali Foods' value of 67.71 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Patanjali Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.72 to 70.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.10 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Patanjali Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.04, based on 1,874 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. Patanjali Foods's current Days Inventory of 67.71 is 18.5% 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 Patanjali Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patanjali Foods's current Days Inventory is 67.71, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 44.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patanjali Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹684.82, compared to a current price of ₹356.65 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 67.71, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 44.10 and 18.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Patanjali Foods' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368), the current Days Inventory is 67.71 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 Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patanjali Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹356.65 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹684.82.
GuruFocus considers Patanjali Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500368:
Days Inventory: 67.71 (54% above median its 10-year median of 44.10)
GF Value™: ₹684.82 vs. price of ₹356.65 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#756 of 1874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Patanjali Foods Ltd is engaged in the business of processing oilseeds and refining crude oil for edible use. It operates through the following segments: Edible Oils, Food & FMCG, and Wind Power Generation. The Edible Oils Crude oils segment includes Refined oils, Vanaspati, Bakery fats, seed extractions and other related products. The Food & FMCG segment includes various types of Food Products, Nutraceuticals, Biscuits, Noodles, Breakfast Cereals, Textured Soya protein and other related products. The Wind Power Generation segment involves electricity generation from windmills.
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