Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) Days Inventory: 132.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Above Median

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BOM:500655 Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd BOM:500655
62 GF Score
Price ₹6,885.20
GF Value ₹3,376.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Garware Hi-Tech Films Days Inventory?

Garware Hi-Tech Films BOM:500655 -1.30% 62 Days Inventory is 132.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 100.67. GuruFocus rates BOM:500655 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,376.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks worse than 75.52% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Garware Hi-Tech Films's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,893 Mil. Garware Hi-Tech Films's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,679 Mil. Hence, Garware Hi-Tech Films's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 132.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for Garware Hi-Tech Films's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500655' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.9   Med: 100.67   Max: 133.34
Current: 129.56

During the past 13 years, Garware Hi-Tech Films's highest Days Inventory was 133.34. The lowest was 65.90. And the median was 100.67.

BOM:500655's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
75.52% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.165 vs BOM:500655: 129.56

Garware Hi-Tech Films's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (107.49) to Mar. 2026 (132.61). It might indicate that Garware Hi-Tech Films's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Garware Hi-Tech Films's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.

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. Garware Hi-Tech Films's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.


Garware Hi-Tech Films  (BOM:500655) 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.

Garware Hi-Tech Films'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.

Garware Hi-Tech Films'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.


Garware Hi-Tech Films Days Inventory Related Terms


Garware Hi-Tech Films Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Garware Hi-Tech Films'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.

Garware Hi-Tech Films Days Inventory Chart

Garware Hi-Tech Films 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 100.67 100.95 100.67 112.29 133.34

Garware Hi-Tech Films 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 107.49 136.85 107.96 137.62 132.61

BOM:500655 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Garware Hi-Tech Films'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.


Garware Hi-Tech Films Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Garware Hi-Tech Films's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Garware Hi-Tech Films's Days Inventory falls into.


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Garware Hi-Tech Films Days Inventory Calculation

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

Garware Hi-Tech Films'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
=( (3093.6 + 3892.5) / 2 ) / 9562*365
=3493.05 / 9562*365
=133.34

Garware Hi-Tech Films'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 + 3892.5) / 1 ) / 2678.5*365 / 4
=3892.5 / 2678.5*365 / 4
=132.61

* 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 132.61 mean?
Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) has a Days Inventory of 132.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Garware Hi-Tech Films and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 100.67. Over the past decade, Garware Hi-Tech Films' Days Inventory has ranged from 65.90 to 133.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks #1163 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Garware Hi-Tech Films' Days Inventory too high?
Garware Hi-Tech Films' current Days Inventory of 132.61 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 100.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.90 to a high of 133.34. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Garware Hi-Tech Films' value of 132.61 is 65.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks #1163 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Garware Hi-Tech Films has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garware Hi-Tech Films' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks #1163 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Garware Hi-Tech Films in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Garware Hi-Tech Films' value of 132.61 is 65.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Garware Hi-Tech Films' own Days Inventory has ranged from 65.90 to 133.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.67 vs. the industry median of 80.17, Garware Hi-Tech Films 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 80.17, based on 1,540 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. Garware Hi-Tech Films's current Days Inventory of 132.61 is 65.4% 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 Garware Hi-Tech Films and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Garware Hi-Tech Films's current Days Inventory is 132.61, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 100.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garware Hi-Tech Films stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,376.30, compared to a current price of ₹6,885.20 — trading 103.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 132.61, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 100.67 and 65.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.17. Garware Hi-Tech Films' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655), the current Days Inventory is 132.61 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 Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garware Hi-Tech Films stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹6,885.20 is trading 103.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,376.30. GuruFocus considers Garware Hi-Tech Films to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500655:

  • Days Inventory: 132.61 (32% above median its 10-year median of 100.67)
  • GF Value™: ₹3,376.30 vs. price of ₹6,885.20 (103.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.4% above the Chemicals median (#1163 of 1540)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500655 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Garware Hi-Tech Films Business Description

Other Exchanges GRWRHITECH:India
Address 50 - A, Swami Nityanand Marg, Garware House, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 057
Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing & Trading of specialty performance polyester Films like Sun Control window films used in Automobiles, Buildings, Paint Protection Films used in Automobiles and a variety of other specialty polyester films such as PET Shrink films used for Label applications, Low Oligomer PET films used for insulation of hermetically sealed compressors motors, Electric motor insulation and cable insulation, sequin application films, TV and LCD screen application, Packaging applications etc. The company leverages its nano-dispersion and other cutting-edge technologies and other cutting-edge technologies to maintain its market. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from USA customers. It has one segment: Polyester films.
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