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Sundaram FastenersBOM:500403 -1.19%88 Days Inventory is 158.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 111.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:500403 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,244.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sundaram Fasteners ranks worse than 87.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sundaram Fasteners's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500403'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.01 Med: 111.45 Max: 166.53
Current: 166.53
During the past 13 years, Sundaram Fasteners's highest Days Inventory was 166.53. The lowest was 92.01. And the median was 111.45.
BOM:500403's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 87.73% of 1288
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.43
vs BOM:500403: 166.53
Sundaram Fasteners's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (160.44) to Mar. 2026 (158.49).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sundaram Fasteners's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
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.
Sundaram Fasteners's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.
Sundaram Fasteners (BOM:500403) 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.
Sundaram Fasteners'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.
Sundaram Fasteners'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.
Sundaram Fasteners Days Inventory Related Terms
Sundaram Fasteners Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sundaram Fasteners'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:500403 vs ORLY, AZO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sundaram Fasteners'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.
Sundaram Fasteners Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sundaram Fasteners's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sundaram Fasteners'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.
Sundaram Fasteners (BOM:500403) has a Days Inventory of 158.49 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sundaram Fasteners and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 111.45. Over the past decade, Sundaram Fasteners' Days Inventory has ranged from 92.01 to 166.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Sundaram Fasteners ranks #1130 out of 1288 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Sundaram Fasteners' Days Inventory too high?
Sundaram Fasteners' current Days Inventory of 158.49 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 111.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.01 to a high of 166.53. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.43. Sundaram Fasteners' value of 158.49 is 97.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sundaram Fasteners ranks #1130 out of 1288 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sundaram Fasteners has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sundaram Fasteners' Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sundaram Fasteners ranks #1130 out of 1288 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sundaram Fasteners in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.43. Sundaram Fasteners' value of 158.49 is 97.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sundaram Fasteners' own Days Inventory has ranged from 92.01 to 166.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 111.45 vs. the industry median of 80.43, Sundaram Fasteners 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.43, based on 1,288 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. Sundaram Fasteners's current Days Inventory of 158.49 is 97.1% 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 Sundaram Fasteners and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sundaram Fasteners's current Days Inventory is 158.49, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 111.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sundaram Fasteners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Fasteners (BOM:500403) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,244.62, compared to a current price of ₹952.70 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 158.49, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 111.45 and 97.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.43. Sundaram Fasteners' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Sundaram Fasteners (BOM:500403), the current Days Inventory is 158.49 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 Sundaram Fasteners (BOM:500403) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Fasteners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹952.70 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,244.62.
GuruFocus considers Sundaram Fasteners to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500403:
Days Inventory: 158.49 (42% above median its 10-year median of 111.45)
GF Value™: ₹1,244.62 vs. price of ₹952.70 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1130 of 1288)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500403 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sundaram Fasteners Ltd is an Indian producer of fasteners and metal components. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of bolts and nuts, water pumps, sintered products, cold-extruded components, hot and warm forged parts, radiator caps, and other parts that have applications mainly in the automobile industry. Its geographical segments are India, the United States, China, and the Rest of the World. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from India.
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