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Simplex CastingsBOM:513472 +0.20%65 Days Inventory is 186.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 259.02. GuruFocus rates BOM:513472 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹71.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Simplex Castings ranks worse than 70.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simplex Castings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513472'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 176.68 Med: 259.02 Max: 501.3
Current: 176.82
During the past 13 years, Simplex Castings's highest Days Inventory was 501.30. The lowest was 176.68. And the median was 259.02.
BOM:513472's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 70.9% of 2972
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51
vs BOM:513472: 176.82
Simplex Castings's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (106.93) to Mar. 2026 (186.06).
It might indicate that Simplex Castings's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Simplex Castings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.
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.
Simplex Castings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.
Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) 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.
Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings Days Inventory Related Terms
Simplex Castings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simplex Castings'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:513472 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Simplex Castings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) has a Days Inventory of 186.06 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Simplex Castings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 259.02. Over the past decade, Simplex Castings' Days Inventory has ranged from 176.68 to 501.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #2107 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Simplex Castings' Days Inventory too high?
Simplex Castings' current Days Inventory of 186.06 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 259.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 176.68 to a high of 501.30. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Simplex Castings' value of 186.06 is 55.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #2107 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Simplex Castings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simplex Castings' Days Inventory compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #2107 out of 2972 companies for Days Inventory. This places Simplex Castings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Simplex Castings' value of 186.06 is 55.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Simplex Castings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 176.68 to 501.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 259.02 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Simplex Castings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,972 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. Simplex Castings's current Days Inventory of 186.06 is 55.7% 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 Simplex Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simplex Castings's current Days Inventory is 186.06, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 259.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simplex Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹71.02, compared to a current price of ₹99.85 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 186.06, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 259.02 and 55.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Simplex Castings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Simplex Castings (BOM:513472), the current Days Inventory is 186.06 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 Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹99.85 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹71.02.
GuruFocus considers Simplex Castings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513472:
Days Inventory: 186.06 (28% below median its 10-year median of 259.02)
GF Value™: ₹71.02 vs. price of ₹99.85 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2107 of 2972)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simplex Castings Ltd is an India-based company operating in the steel castings industry. It manufactures and sells iron cast equipment, fabricated equipment, steel, SG iron, special alloy cast equipment, forging quality ingots, and other related products. It has only one reportable segment which is Manufacturing of SG lron, Steel, Special Alloy Castings, C.l. Castings and Equipments. The company serves various industrial sectors like steel, railways, power, mining, cement, sugar, chemicals, earthmovers, machine tools, shipbuilding, oil and gas, and defense. Also, the firm offers work contract services. Some of its products include Coke Oven Doors & Assemblies, Sinter & Pallet Cars, Railway bogies, and Mould. The group sells its products in India and also exports internationally.
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