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During the past 13 years, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's highest Days Inventory was 98.54. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 6.86.
BOM:509597's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 73.78 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) 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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co'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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co'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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co 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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co'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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co'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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) has a Days Inventory of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.99 to 98.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 98.54. Based on the distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.78. Historically, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.99 to 98.54 over the past decade. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.78, based on 497 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. 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,569.17, compared to a current price of ₹794.15 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.00. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597), the current Days Inventory is 0.00 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹794.15 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,569.17.
GuruFocus considers Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509597:
Days Inventory: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹1,569.17 vs. price of ₹794.15 (49.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of industrial chemicals. The company operates in three segments, including Industrial Chemicals, Investments, and Leasing Activities. The company manufactures chemicals for metalworking, electrical, engineering, and other related industries. Its products include heat treatment products, fluid power products, die-casting lubricants, cutting coolants, drawing compounds, rolling and coating oils, rust preventives, hot forging lubricants, cleaners, and industrial lubricants. The company generates key revenue from the Investment segment.
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