Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412) Days Inventory: 52.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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BOM:500412 Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd BOM:500412
55 GF Score
Price ₹167.45
GF Value ₹189.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Thirumalai Chemicals Days Inventory?

Thirumalai Chemicals BOM:500412 +0.69% 55 Days Inventory is 52.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 62.58. GuruFocus rates BOM:500412 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹189.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks better than 58.92% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Thirumalai Chemicals's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,847 Mil. Thirumalai Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,214 Mil. Hence, Thirumalai Chemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.43.

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

BOM:500412' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.11   Med: 62.58   Max: 78.26
Current: 70.38

During the past 13 years, Thirumalai Chemicals's highest Days Inventory was 78.26. The lowest was 56.11. And the median was 62.58.

BOM:500412's Days Inventory is ranked better than
58.92% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.15 vs BOM:500412: 70.38

Thirumalai Chemicals's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (57.31) to Mar. 2026 (52.43).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Thirumalai Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.74.

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. Thirumalai Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.


Thirumalai Chemicals  (BOM:500412) 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.

Thirumalai Chemicals'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.

Thirumalai Chemicals'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.


Thirumalai Chemicals Days Inventory Related Terms


Thirumalai Chemicals Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thirumalai Chemicals'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.

Thirumalai Chemicals Days Inventory Chart

Thirumalai Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 56.11 65.69 61.74 56.58 56.98

Thirumalai Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 57.31 61.56 95.98 96.92 52.43

BOM:500412 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Thirumalai Chemicals'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.


Thirumalai Chemicals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Thirumalai Chemicals's Days Inventory falls into.


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Thirumalai Chemicals Days Inventory Calculation

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

Thirumalai Chemicals'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
=( (2472.7 + 1846.8) / 2 ) / 13835.6*365
=2159.75 / 13835.6*365
=56.98

Thirumalai Chemicals'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 + 1846.8) / 1 ) / 3214*365 / 4
=1846.8 / 3214*365 / 4
=52.43

* 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 52.43 mean?
Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412) has a Days Inventory of 52.43 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Thirumalai Chemicals and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 62.58. Over the past decade, Thirumalai Chemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 56.11 to 78.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks #633 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Thirumalai Chemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Thirumalai Chemicals' current Days Inventory of 52.43 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 62.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.11 to a high of 78.26. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Thirumalai Chemicals' value of 52.43 is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks #633 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Thirumalai Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thirumalai Chemicals' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Thirumalai Chemicals ranks #633 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Thirumalai Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Thirumalai Chemicals' value of 52.43 is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Thirumalai Chemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 56.11 to 78.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.58 vs. the industry median of 80.15, Thirumalai Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.15, based on 1,541 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. Thirumalai Chemicals's current Days Inventory of 52.43 is 34.6% 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 Thirumalai Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thirumalai Chemicals's current Days Inventory is 52.43, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 62.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thirumalai Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹189.56, compared to a current price of ₹167.45 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 52.43, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 62.58 and 34.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.15. Thirumalai Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412), the current Days Inventory is 52.43 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 Thirumalai Chemicals (BOM:500412) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thirumalai Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹167.45 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹189.56. GuruFocus considers Thirumalai Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500412:

  • Days Inventory: 52.43 (16% below median its 10-year median of 62.58)
  • GF Value™: ₹189.56 vs. price of ₹167.45 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% below the Chemicals median (#633 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500412 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Thirumalai Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges TIRUMALCHM:India
Address Road No. 29, Thirumalai House, Plot No. 101-102, Near Sion Hill Fort, Sion (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 022
Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of organic chemicals. Its products include phthalic anhydride, malic acid, fumaric acid, and fine chemicals. It serves the plastics, paints, food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical industries, and other industries. Geographically, it earns majority of the revenue from India followed by the rest of the world.
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