Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216) Days Inventory: 38.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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BOM:519216 Ajanta Soya Ltd BOM:519216
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Price ₹21.92
GF Value ₹37.06
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Ajanta Soya Days Inventory?

Ajanta Soya BOM:519216 -1.70% 60 Days Inventory is 38.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 27.39. GuruFocus rates BOM:519216 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹37.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajanta Soya ranks better than 86.32% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ajanta Soya's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,342 Mil. Ajanta Soya's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,187 Mil. Hence, Ajanta Soya's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.42.

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

BOM:519216' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.77   Med: 27.39   Max: 40.25
Current: 35.15

During the past 13 years, Ajanta Soya's highest Days Inventory was 40.25. The lowest was 16.77. And the median was 27.39.

BOM:519216's Days Inventory is ranked better than
86.32% of 1872 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.225 vs BOM:519216: 35.15

Ajanta Soya's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (25.45) to Mar. 2026 (38.42). It might indicate that Ajanta Soya's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Ajanta Soya's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.

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. Ajanta Soya's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.


Ajanta Soya  (BOM:519216) 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.

Ajanta Soya'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.

Ajanta Soya'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.


Ajanta Soya Days Inventory Related Terms


Ajanta Soya Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ajanta Soya'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.

Ajanta Soya Days Inventory Chart

Ajanta Soya Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Ajanta Soya 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 25.45 31.14 34.05 37.38 38.42

BOM:519216 vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajanta Soya'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.


Ajanta Soya Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajanta Soya's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ajanta Soya's Days Inventory falls into.


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Ajanta Soya Days Inventory Calculation

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

Ajanta Soya'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
=( (1026.494 + 1341.659) / 2 ) / 12372.196*365
=1184.0765 / 12372.196*365
=34.93

Ajanta Soya'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 + 1341.659) / 1 ) / 3186.754*365 / 4
=1341.659 / 3186.754*365 / 4
=38.42

* 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 38.42 mean?
Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216) has a Days Inventory of 38.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ajanta Soya and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 27.39. Over the past decade, Ajanta Soya's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.77 to 40.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajanta Soya ranks #256 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Ajanta Soya's Days Inventory too high?
Ajanta Soya's current Days Inventory of 38.42 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 27.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.77 to a high of 40.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.23. Ajanta Soya's value of 38.42 is 53.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajanta Soya ranks #256 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajanta Soya has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajanta Soya's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajanta Soya ranks #256 out of 1872 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ajanta Soya in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.23. Ajanta Soya's value of 38.42 is 53.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ajanta Soya's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.77 to 40.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.39 vs. the industry median of 83.23, Ajanta Soya 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.23, based on 1,872 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. Ajanta Soya's current Days Inventory of 38.42 is 53.8% 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 Ajanta Soya and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajanta Soya's current Days Inventory is 38.42, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 27.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajanta Soya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹37.06, compared to a current price of ₹21.92 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 38.42, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 27.39 and 53.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.23. Ajanta Soya's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216), the current Days Inventory is 38.42 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 Ajanta Soya (BOM:519216) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajanta Soya stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹21.92 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹37.06. GuruFocus considers Ajanta Soya to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:519216:

  • Days Inventory: 38.42 (40% above median its 10-year median of 27.39)
  • GF Value™: ₹37.06 vs. price of ₹21.92 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#256 of 1872)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ajanta Soya Business Description

Address A-8, Netaji Subhash Place, 12th Floor, Bigjos Tower, Wazirpur District Centre, New Delhi, IND, 110 034
Ajanta Soya Ltd engages in the manufacture of vanaspati and refined oil with shortening products for the bakery like biscuits, puffs, pastries, and other applications. Its brands include Anchal, Dhruv, and Parv. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of Vanaspati & refined oil.
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