K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360) Days Inventory: 21.72 (As of Dec. 2025) — 99% Above Median

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BOM:514360 K&R Rail Engineering Ltd BOM:514360
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Price ₹25.80
GF Value ₹196.87
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What is K&R Rail Engineering Days Inventory?

K&R Rail Engineering BOM:514360 -0.58% 40 Days Inventory is 21.72 as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 10.92. GuruFocus rates BOM:514360 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹196.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, K&R Rail Engineering ranks better than 74.19% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). K&R Rail Engineering's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹27 Mil. K&R Rail Engineering's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹112 Mil. Hence, K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:514360' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8   Med: 10.92   Max: 46.8
Current: 4.71

During the past 13 years, K&R Rail Engineering's highest Days Inventory was 46.80. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 10.92.

BOM:514360's Days Inventory is ranked better than
74.19% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs BOM:514360: 4.71

K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (5.19) to Dec. 2025 (21.72). It might indicate that K&R Rail Engineering's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. K&R Rail Engineering's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.20.

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. K&R Rail Engineering's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.


K&R Rail Engineering  (BOM:514360) 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.

K&R Rail Engineering's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

K&R Rail Engineering's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


K&R Rail Engineering Days Inventory Related Terms


K&R Rail Engineering Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K&R Rail Engineering'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.

K&R Rail Engineering Days Inventory Chart

K&R Rail Engineering Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Days Inventory
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K&R Rail Engineering Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 5.19 1.32 3.61 7.93 21.72

BOM:514360 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, K&R Rail Engineering'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.


K&R Rail Engineering Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory falls into.


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K&R Rail Engineering Days Inventory Calculation

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

K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (31.645 + 34.11) / 2 ) / 6654.85*365
=32.8775 / 6654.85*365
=1.80

K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (26.634 + 0) / 1 ) / 111.873*365 / 4
=26.634 / 111.873*365 / 4
=21.72

* 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 21.72 mean?
K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360) has a Days Inventory of 21.72 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on K&R Rail Engineering and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 10.92. Over the past decade, K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.80 to 46.80. According to the industry distribution chart, K&R Rail Engineering ranks #207 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory too high?
K&R Rail Engineering's current Days Inventory of 21.72 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 10.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 46.80. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. K&R Rail Engineering's value of 21.72 is 75.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K&R Rail Engineering ranks #207 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, K&R Rail Engineering has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K&R Rail Engineering's Days Inventory compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, K&R Rail Engineering ranks #207 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This puts K&R Rail Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. K&R Rail Engineering's value of 21.72 is 75.9% above this benchmark. Historically, K&R Rail Engineering's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.80 to 46.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.92 vs. the industry median of 12.35, K&R Rail Engineering 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 802 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. K&R Rail Engineering's current Days Inventory of 21.72 is 75.9% 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 K&R Rail Engineering and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K&R Rail Engineering's current Days Inventory is 21.72, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 10.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K&R Rail Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹196.87, compared to a current price of ₹25.80 — trading 86.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 21.72, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 10.92 and 75.9% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. K&R Rail Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360), the current Days Inventory is 21.72 as of Dec. 2025. 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 K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&R Rail Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹25.80 is trading 86.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹196.87. GuruFocus considers K&R Rail Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:514360:

  • Days Inventory: 21.72 (99% above median its 10-year median of 10.92)
  • GF Value™: ₹196.87 vs. price of ₹25.80 (86.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.9% above the Transportation median (#207 of 802)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:514360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K&R Rail Engineering Business Description

Address Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, 3rd floor, Sai Krishna, Plot No. 797 A, Shaikpet, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500033
K&R Rail Engineering Ltd is a railway infrastructure company providing end-to-end Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services in the railway industry, including earth work, bridges and civil works, track works, overhead electrification (OHE), signaling and telecommunication (S&T) works, and railway operation and maintenance (O&M). The Company's services also include site feasibility studies, project management, preparation of engineering designs, drawings, and detailed project reports (DPRs) as per IR and IS standards, procurement of railway and civil materials, deployment of equipment and manpower, execution of construction works, quality assurance and control, testing, commissioning, and handing over of railway projects.
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