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Bayer CropScienceBOM:506285 -1.33%79 Days Inventory is 349.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 204.51. GuruFocus rates BOM:506285 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,860.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Bayer CropScience ranks worse than 86.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bayer CropScience's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:506285'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 158.78 Med: 204.51 Max: 240.56
Current: 221.83
During the past 13 years, Bayer CropScience's highest Days Inventory was 240.56. The lowest was 158.78. And the median was 204.51.
BOM:506285's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 86.18% of 246
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 103.315
vs BOM:506285: 221.83
Bayer CropScience's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (382.05) to Mar. 2026 (349.91).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Bayer CropScience's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.
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.
Bayer CropScience's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.94.
Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) 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.
Bayer CropScience'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.
Bayer CropScience'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.
Bayer CropScience Days Inventory Related Terms
Bayer CropScience Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bayer CropScience'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:506285 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Bayer CropScience'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.
Bayer CropScience Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Bayer CropScience's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bayer CropScience'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.
Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) has a Days Inventory of 349.91 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bayer CropScience and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 204.51. Over the past decade, Bayer CropScience's Days Inventory has ranged from 158.78 to 240.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Bayer CropScience ranks #212 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Bayer CropScience's Days Inventory too high?
Bayer CropScience's current Days Inventory of 349.91 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 204.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 158.78 to a high of 240.56. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 103.32. Bayer CropScience's value of 349.91 is 238.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bayer CropScience ranks #212 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bayer CropScience has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bayer CropScience's Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Bayer CropScience ranks #212 out of 246 companies for Days Inventory. This places Bayer CropScience in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 103.32. Bayer CropScience's value of 349.91 is 238.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bayer CropScience's own Days Inventory has ranged from 158.78 to 240.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 204.51 vs. the industry median of 103.32, Bayer CropScience 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 103.32, based on 246 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. Bayer CropScience's current Days Inventory of 349.91 is 238.7% 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 Bayer CropScience and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 103.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bayer CropScience's current Days Inventory is 349.91, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 204.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bayer CropScience stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,860.38, compared to a current price of ₹4,218.45 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 349.91, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 204.51 and 238.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 103.32. Bayer CropScience's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285), the current Days Inventory is 349.91 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 Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer CropScience stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,218.45 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,860.38.
GuruFocus considers Bayer CropScience to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506285:
Days Inventory: 349.91 (71% above median its 10-year median of 204.51)
GF Value™: ₹5,860.38 vs. price of ₹4,218.45 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 238.7% above the Agriculture median (#212 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bayer CropScience Ltd manufactures, distributes, and sells crop protection and hybrid seed products to the agriculture industry. The firm sells fungicides, weedicides, hybrid seeds, consumer in-home pest-control products, and other agrochemical products. Its geographical segments are India, Germany, Bangladesh, and others, of which the vast majority of its revenue comes from India. The company is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, with the majority of common shares owned by its parent company and other Bayer AG subsidiaries.
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