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Shah AlloysBOM:513436 -1.84%45 Days Inventory is 25,224.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28645% above its 10-year median of 87.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:513436 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Shah Alloys ranks worse than 96.39% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shah Alloys's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹193.5 Mil. Shah Alloys's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0.7 Mil.
Hence, Shah Alloys's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25,224.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shah Alloys's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513436'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.07 Med: 87.75 Max: 354.45
Current: 340.24
During the past 13 years, Shah Alloys's highest Days Inventory was 354.45. The lowest was 52.07. And the median was 87.75.
BOM:513436's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 96.39% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.355
vs BOM:513436: 340.24
Shah Alloys's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (118.59) to Mar. 2026 (25,224.11).
It might indicate that Shah Alloys's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shah Alloys's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
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.
Shah Alloys's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.92.
Shah Alloys (BOM:513436) 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.
Shah Alloys'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.
Shah Alloys'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.
Shah Alloys Days Inventory Related Terms
Shah Alloys Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shah Alloys'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:513436 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shah Alloys'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.
Shah Alloys Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shah Alloys's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shah Alloys'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.
Shah Alloys (BOM:513436) has a Days Inventory of 25,224.11 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shah Alloys and its competitors. This is 28645% above median its historical median of 87.75. Over the past decade, Shah Alloys' Days Inventory has ranged from 52.07 to 354.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Shah Alloys ranks #561 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is Shah Alloys' Days Inventory too high?
Shah Alloys' current Days Inventory of 25,224.11 is 28645% above median its 10-year median of 87.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.07 to a high of 354.45. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.36. Shah Alloys' value of 25,224.11 is 29109.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shah Alloys ranks #561 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shah Alloys has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shah Alloys' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shah Alloys ranks #561 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shah Alloys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.36. Shah Alloys' value of 25,224.11 is 29109.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shah Alloys' own Days Inventory has ranged from 52.07 to 354.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.75 vs. the industry median of 86.36, Shah Alloys 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.36, 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. Shah Alloys's current Days Inventory of 25,224.11 is 29109.8% 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 Shah Alloys and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shah Alloys's current Days Inventory is 25,224.11, which is 28645% above median its own 10-year median of 87.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shah Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shah Alloys (BOM:513436) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4.86, compared to a current price of ₹67.73 — trading 1293.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 25,224.11, which is 28645% above median its 10-year median of 87.75 and 29109.8% above the Steel industry median of 86.36. Shah Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Shah Alloys (BOM:513436), the current Days Inventory is 25,224.11 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 Shah Alloys (BOM:513436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shah Alloys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹67.73 is trading 1293.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4.86.
GuruFocus considers Shah Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513436:
Days Inventory: 25,224.11 (28645% above median its 10-year median of 87.75)
GF Value™: ₹4.86 vs. price of ₹67.73 (1293.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29109.8% above the Steel median (#561 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shah Alloys Ltd manufactures and supplies steel in India. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of Stainless steel, alloy special steel, Carbon/mild steel, and Armour steel in Flat and long products. The product offered by the group includes hot rolled coils, hot rolled sheets, and plates, cold rolled coils and sheets, hot rolled round bars, hot rolled flat bars, angles, bright/peeled bars, beams, and angles. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of Iron and Steel products, which include Bars, Beams, Flat Plate coil, Slab, and Billets.
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