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Hindustan CopperBOM:513599 +0.61%90 Days Inventory is 243.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 245.80. GuruFocus rates BOM:513599 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹519.53 (Fairly Valued). Among 688 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks worse than 92.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513599'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.65 Med: 245.8 Max: 373.58
Current: 373.58
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Copper's highest Days Inventory was 373.58. The lowest was 46.65. And the median was 245.80.
BOM:513599's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 92.3% of 688
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.52
vs BOM:513599: 373.58
Hindustan Copper's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (152.48) to Mar. 2026 (243.83).
It might indicate that Hindustan Copper's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hindustan Copper's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.
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.
Hindustan Copper's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) 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.
Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Days Inventory Related Terms
Hindustan Copper Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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:513599 vs SCCO, FCX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) has a Days Inventory of 243.83 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 245.80. Over the past decade, Hindustan Copper's Days Inventory has ranged from 46.65 to 373.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #635 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Hindustan Copper's Days Inventory too high?
Hindustan Copper's current Days Inventory of 243.83 is near median its 10-year median of 245.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.65 to a high of 373.58. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.52. Hindustan Copper's value of 243.83 is 181.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #635 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's Days Inventory compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #635 out of 688 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hindustan Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.52. Hindustan Copper's value of 243.83 is 181.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Copper's own Days Inventory has ranged from 46.65 to 373.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 245.80 vs. the industry median of 86.52, Hindustan Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.52, based on 688 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. Hindustan Copper's current Days Inventory of 243.83 is 181.8% 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Copper's current Days Inventory is 243.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 245.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹519.53, compared to a current price of ₹494.85 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 243.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 245.80 and 181.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.52. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599), the current Days Inventory is 243.83 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 Hindustan Copper (BOM:513599) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹494.85 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹519.53.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513599:
Days Inventory: 243.83 (near median its 10-year median of 245.80)
GF Value™: ₹519.53 vs. price of ₹494.85 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#635 of 688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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