Ashiana Ispat (BOM:513401) Days Inventory: 2.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Below Median

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BOM:513401 Ashiana Ispat Ltd BOM:513401
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What is Ashiana Ispat Days Inventory?

Ashiana Ispat BOM:513401 50 Days Inventory is 2.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 28.82. GuruFocus rates BOM:513401 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹240.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Ashiana Ispat ranks better than 98.8% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ashiana Ispat's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹179 Mil. Ashiana Ispat's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,018 Mil. Hence, Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:513401' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.94   Med: 28.82   Max: 89.35
Current: 4.11

During the past 13 years, Ashiana Ispat's highest Days Inventory was 89.35. The lowest was 3.94. And the median was 28.82.

BOM:513401's Days Inventory is ranked better than
98.8% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs BOM:513401: 4.11

Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (150.13) to Mar. 2026 (2.04).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Ashiana Ispat's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.79.

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. Ashiana Ispat's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.


Ashiana Ispat  (BOM:513401) 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.

Ashiana Ispat'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.

Ashiana Ispat'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.


Ashiana Ispat Days Inventory Related Terms


Ashiana Ispat Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashiana Ispat'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.

Ashiana Ispat Days Inventory Chart

Ashiana Ispat Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Ashiana Ispat Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 150.13 24.41 5.23 3.49 2.04

BOM:513401 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ashiana Ispat'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.


Ashiana Ispat Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory falls into.


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Ashiana Ispat Days Inventory Calculation

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

Ashiana Ispat'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
=( (230.793 + 179.029) / 2 ) / 18966.184*365
=204.911 / 18966.184*365
=3.94

Ashiana Ispat'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 + 179.029) / 1 ) / 8018.197*365 / 4
=179.029 / 8018.197*365 / 4
=2.04

* 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 2.04 mean?
Ashiana Ispat (BOM:513401) has a Days Inventory of 2.04 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ashiana Ispat and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 28.82. Over the past decade, Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.94 to 89.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashiana Ispat ranks #7 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory too high?
Ashiana Ispat's current Days Inventory of 2.04 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 28.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 89.35. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Ashiana Ispat's value of 2.04 is 97.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashiana Ispat ranks #7 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ashiana Ispat has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashiana Ispat's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ashiana Ispat ranks #7 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ashiana Ispat in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Ashiana Ispat's value of 2.04 is 97.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ashiana Ispat's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.94 to 89.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.82 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Ashiana Ispat 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. Ashiana Ispat's current Days Inventory of 2.04 is 97.6% 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 Ashiana Ispat 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. Ashiana Ispat's current Days Inventory is 2.04, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 28.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashiana Ispat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashiana Ispat (BOM:513401) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹240.36, compared to a current price of ₹17.50 — trading 92.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2.04, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 28.82 and 97.6% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Ashiana Ispat's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Ashiana Ispat (BOM:513401), the current Days Inventory is 2.04 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 Ashiana Ispat (BOM:513401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashiana Ispat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹17.50 is trading 92.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹240.36. GuruFocus considers Ashiana Ispat to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:513401:

  • Days Inventory: 2.04 (93% below median its 10-year median of 28.82)
  • GF Value™: ₹240.36 vs. price of ₹17.50 (92.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.6% below the Steel median (#7 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ashiana Ispat Business Description

Address 908 - 910, Pearl Best Height - II, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi, IND, 110034
Ashiana Ispat Ltd is a steel company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of value-added steel for domestic construction, engineering, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. It manufactures thermo-mechanically treated bars (TMT) and cold twisted deformed bars (CTD).
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