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Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
La Tim Metal & Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.
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.
La Tim Metal & Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) 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.
La Tim Metal & 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.
La Tim Metal & 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.
La Tim Metal & Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
La Tim Metal & Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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:505693 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, La Tim Metal & 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.
La Tim Metal & Industries Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, La Tim Metal & Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where La Tim Metal & Industries'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.
La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) has a Days Inventory of 73.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on La Tim Metal & Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.22. Over the past decade, La Tim Metal & Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 38.47 to 114.52. According to the industry distribution chart, La Tim Metal & Industries ranks #288 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is La Tim Metal & Industries' Days Inventory too high?
La Tim Metal & Industries' current Days Inventory of 73.24 is near median its 10-year median of 70.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.47 to a high of 114.52. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. La Tim Metal & Industries' value of 73.24 is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, La Tim Metal & Industries ranks #288 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, La Tim Metal & Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La Tim Metal & Industries' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, La Tim Metal & Industries ranks #288 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This puts La Tim Metal & Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. La Tim Metal & Industries' value of 73.24 is 15.4% below this benchmark. Historically, La Tim Metal & Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.47 to 114.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.22 vs. the industry median of 86.57, La Tim Metal & Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. La Tim Metal & Industries's current Days Inventory of 73.24 is 15.4% 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 La Tim Metal & Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. La Tim Metal & Industries's current Days Inventory is 73.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is La Tim Metal & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.29, compared to a current price of ₹8.23 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 73.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.22 and 15.4% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. La Tim Metal & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693), the current Days Inventory is 73.24 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 La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La Tim Metal & Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.23 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.29.
GuruFocus considers La Tim Metal & Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505693:
Days Inventory: 73.24 (near median its 10-year median of 70.22)
GF Value™: ₹15.29 vs. price of ₹8.23 (46.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% below the Steel median (#288 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505693 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
La Tim Metal & Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of importing coils and profile sheets of steel and trading them in the Indian market. The color-coated coils and profiles are mainly consumed in the construction and infrastructure sector. The company's two reporting segments are Steel & steel products and Real Estate Development Activity. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel & steel products segment.
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