Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) Days Inventory: 153.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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BOM:507474 Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Ltd BOM:507474
56 GF Score
Price ₹45.23
GF Value ₹72.93
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Days Inventory?

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem BOM:507474 -3.60% 56 Days Inventory is 153.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 131.71. GuruFocus rates BOM:507474 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹72.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,875 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks worse than 79.95% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹233 Mil. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹139 Mil. Hence, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 153.23.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:507474' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.75   Med: 131.71   Max: 167.53
Current: 158.15

During the past 13 years, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's highest Days Inventory was 167.53. The lowest was 54.75. And the median was 131.71.

BOM:507474's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
79.95% of 1875 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04 vs BOM:507474: 158.15

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (152.45) to Mar. 2026 (153.23). It might indicate that Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.

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. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.


Kothari Fermentation And Biochem  (BOM:507474) 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.

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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.

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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.


Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Days Inventory Related Terms


Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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.

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Days Inventory Chart

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:507474 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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.


Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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
=( (235.503 + 232.676) / 2 ) / 530.156*365
=234.0895 / 530.156*365
=161.17

Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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 + 232.676) / 1 ) / 138.563*365 / 4
=232.676 / 138.563*365 / 4
=153.23

* 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 153.23 mean?
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) has a Days Inventory of 153.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kothari Fermentation And Biochem and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 131.71. Over the past decade, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.75 to 167.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks #1499 out of 1875 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory too high?
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Days Inventory of 153.23 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 131.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.75 to a high of 167.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's value of 153.23 is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks #1499 out of 1875 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Days Inventory compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks #1499 out of 1875 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kothari Fermentation And Biochem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's value of 153.23 is 84.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.75 to 167.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 131.71 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.04, based on 1,875 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. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Days Inventory of 153.23 is 84.5% 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 Kothari Fermentation And Biochem and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Days Inventory is 153.23, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 131.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Fermentation And Biochem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹72.93, compared to a current price of ₹45.23 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 153.23, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 131.71 and 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474), the current Days Inventory is 153.23 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 Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹45.23 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹72.93. GuruFocus considers Kothari Fermentation And Biochem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:507474:

  • Days Inventory: 153.23 (16% above median its 10-year median of 131.71)
  • GF Value™: ₹72.93 vs. price of ₹45.23 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1499 of 1875)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507474 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Business Description

Address Saket, 16, 1st Floor, Community Centre, New Delhi, IND, 110017
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Ltd is a company that is engaged in the business of manufacturing fresh yeast, active dried yeast, instant dried yeast, inactive dried yeast, live yeast, mono-oligosaccharides, yeast extract powder, and distiller dried yeast. The company markets its products under Sunrise, KF, Super Fast Instant Yeast, Alcomax Distiller's Instant Yeast, and Four Seasons brands. In addition to its own brands, the company also supplies instant yeast products to prominent import houses across India, which are marketed under their respective private labels. It operates in a single business segment, Yeast, and has also expanded into cattle feed products.
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