Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152) Days Inventory: 23.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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BOM:519152 Vadilal Enterprises Ltd BOM:519152
70 GF Score
Price ₹9,950.00
GF Value ₹6,873.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Vadilal Enterprises Days Inventory?

Vadilal Enterprises BOM:519152 -0.70% 70 Days Inventory is 23.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 19.53. GuruFocus rates BOM:519152 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹6,873.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Vadilal Enterprises ranks better than 81.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vadilal Enterprises's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹578 Mil. Vadilal Enterprises's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,255 Mil. Hence, Vadilal Enterprises's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.38.

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

BOM:519152' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 19.53   Max: 40.4
Current: 17.42

During the past 13 years, Vadilal Enterprises's highest Days Inventory was 40.40. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 19.53.

BOM:519152's Days Inventory is ranked better than
81.67% of 300 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495 vs BOM:519152: 17.42

Vadilal Enterprises's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (21.82) to Mar. 2026 (23.38). It might indicate that Vadilal Enterprises's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Vadilal Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.90.

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. Vadilal Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.


Vadilal Enterprises  (BOM:519152) 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.

Vadilal Enterprises'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.

Vadilal Enterprises'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.


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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.


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Vadilal Enterprises Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vadilal Enterprises'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.

Vadilal Enterprises Days Inventory Chart

Vadilal Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Vadilal Enterprises 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 21.82 9.73 14.87 26.98 23.38

BOM:519152 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Vadilal Enterprises'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.


Vadilal Enterprises Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vadilal Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vadilal Enterprises's Days Inventory falls into.


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Vadilal Enterprises Days Inventory Calculation

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

Vadilal Enterprises'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
=( (415.2 + 577.9) / 2 ) / 9111.2*365
=496.55 / 9111.2*365
=19.89

Vadilal Enterprises'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 + 577.9) / 1 ) / 2255.1*365 / 4
=577.9 / 2255.1*365 / 4
=23.38

* 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 23.38 mean?
Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152) has a Days Inventory of 23.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vadilal Enterprises and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 19.53. Over the past decade, Vadilal Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 0.93 to 40.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Vadilal Enterprises ranks #55 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Vadilal Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Vadilal Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 23.38 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 19.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 40.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Vadilal Enterprises' value of 23.38 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vadilal Enterprises ranks #55 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vadilal Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vadilal Enterprises' Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Vadilal Enterprises ranks #55 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vadilal Enterprises in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Vadilal Enterprises' value of 23.38 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Vadilal Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.93 to 40.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.53 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Vadilal Enterprises 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 300 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. Vadilal Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 23.38 is 42.3% 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 Vadilal Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vadilal Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 23.38, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 19.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vadilal Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,873.87, compared to a current price of ₹9,950.00 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 23.38, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 19.53 and 42.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Vadilal Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152), the current Days Inventory is 23.38 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 Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vadilal Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹9,950.00 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,873.87. GuruFocus considers Vadilal Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:519152:

  • Days Inventory: 23.38 (20% above median its 10-year median of 19.53)
  • GF Value™: ₹6,873.87 vs. price of ₹9,950.00 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#55 of 300)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vadilal Enterprises Business Description

Address Vadilal House, Shrimali Society, Near Navrangpura Railway Crossing, Navangapura, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380009
Vadilal Enterprises Ltd is a food and beverage company. The company's primary segment is Food Products which is ice cream, frozen dessert, process food, Flavored milk, and dairy products.
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