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Benares HotelsBOM:509438 -0.22%81 Days Inventory is 23.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 21.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:509438 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹10,788.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 693 Travel & Leisure companies, Benares Hotels ranks better than 59.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Benares Hotels's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:509438'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.09 Med: 21.45 Max: 31.36
Current: 17.1
During the past 13 years, Benares Hotels's highest Days Inventory was 31.36. The lowest was 15.09. And the median was 21.45.
BOM:509438's Days Inventory is ranked better than 59.74% of 693
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 30.86
vs BOM:509438: 17.10
Benares Hotels's Days Inventory
increased
from Jun. 2025 (16.29) to Jun. 2026 (23.20).
It might indicate that Benares Hotels's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Benares Hotels's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.93.
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.
Benares Hotels's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.06.
Benares Hotels (BOM:509438) 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.
Benares Hotels's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Benares Hotels's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Benares Hotels Days Inventory Related Terms
Benares Hotels Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Benares Hotels'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:509438 vs MAR, HLT, H: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Benares Hotels'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.
Benares Hotels Days Inventory vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Benares Hotels's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Benares Hotels'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.
Benares Hotels (BOM:509438) has a Days Inventory of 23.20 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Benares Hotels and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.45. Over the past decade, Benares Hotels' Days Inventory has ranged from 15.09 to 31.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Benares Hotels ranks #279 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Benares Hotels' Days Inventory too high?
Benares Hotels' current Days Inventory of 23.20 is near median its 10-year median of 21.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.09 to a high of 31.36. The Travel & Leisure industry median Days Inventory is 30.86. Benares Hotels' value of 23.20 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benares Hotels ranks #279 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Benares Hotels has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benares Hotels' Days Inventory compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Benares Hotels ranks #279 out of 693 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Benares Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.86. Benares Hotels' value of 23.20 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Benares Hotels' own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.09 to 31.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.45 vs. the industry median of 30.86, Benares Hotels 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Days Inventory among Travel & Leisure companies is 30.86, based on 693 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. Benares Hotels's current Days Inventory of 23.20 is 24.8% 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 Benares Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benares Hotels's current Days Inventory is 23.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benares Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benares Hotels (BOM:509438) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹10,788.60, compared to a current price of ₹10,177.35 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 23.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.45 and 24.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 30.86. Benares Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Benares Hotels (BOM:509438), the current Days Inventory is 23.20 as of Jun. 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 Benares Hotels (BOM:509438) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benares Hotels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹10,177.35 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹10,788.60.
GuruFocus considers Benares Hotels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509438:
Days Inventory: 23.20 (near median its 10-year median of 21.45)
GF Value™: ₹10,788.60 vs. price of ₹10,177.35 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#279 of 693)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Benares Hotels Ltd operates hotels. The company operates hotels including Taj Ganges Hotel and Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi. Taj Nadesar Palace Palace in Varanasi and The Gateway Hotel, Gondia in Maharashtra. It has only one business which is Hoteliering.
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