Vadilal Dairy International (BOM:519451) Days Inventory: 343.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Above Median

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What is Vadilal Dairy International Days Inventory?

Vadilal Dairy International BOM:519451 Days Inventory is 343.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 196.42. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vadilal Dairy International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹94.8 Mil. Vadilal Dairy International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹25.2 Mil. Hence, Vadilal Dairy International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 343.12.

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

BOM:519451' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.12   Med: 196.42   Max: 281.86
Current: 274.99

During the past 13 years, Vadilal Dairy International's highest Days Inventory was 281.86. The lowest was 88.12. And the median was 196.42.

BOM:519451's Days Inventory is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 83.04 vs BOM:519451: 274.99

Vadilal Dairy International's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (185.10) to Mar. 2026 (343.12). It might indicate that Vadilal Dairy International's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Vadilal Dairy International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.

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 Dairy International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.44.


Vadilal Dairy International  (BOM:519451) 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 Dairy International'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 Dairy International'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.


Vadilal Dairy International Days Inventory Related Terms


Vadilal Dairy International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vadilal Dairy International'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 Dairy International Days Inventory Chart

Vadilal Dairy International Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Vadilal Dairy International 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 185.10 128.18 524.53 462.97 343.12

BOM:519451 vs FVRG, BABB: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Vadilal Dairy International'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 Dairy International Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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



Vadilal Dairy International Days Inventory Calculation

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

Vadilal Dairy International'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
=( (84.092 + 94.834) / 2 ) / 115.85*365
=89.463 / 115.85*365
=281.86

Vadilal Dairy International'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 + 94.834) / 1 ) / 25.22*365 / 4
=94.834 / 25.22*365 / 4
=343.12

* 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 343.12 mean?
Vadilal Dairy International (BOM:519451) has a Days Inventory of 343.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vadilal Dairy International and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 196.42. Over the past decade, Vadilal Dairy International's Days Inventory has ranged from 88.12 to 281.86.
Is Vadilal Dairy International's Days Inventory too high?
Vadilal Dairy International's current Days Inventory of 343.12 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 196.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.12 to a high of 281.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Vadilal Dairy International's value of 343.12 is 313.2% above this industry median.
How does Vadilal Dairy International's Days Inventory compare to FVRG and BABB?
Vadilal Dairy International's Days Inventory of 343.12 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Vadilal Dairy International's value of 343.12 is 313.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vadilal Dairy International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 88.12 to 281.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 196.42 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Vadilal Dairy International 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.04, based on 1,874 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 Dairy International's current Days Inventory of 343.12 is 313.2% 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 Vadilal Dairy International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vadilal Dairy International's current Days Inventory is 343.12, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 196.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vadilal Dairy International stock overvalued right now?
Vadilal Dairy International (BOM:519451) has a current Days Inventory of 343.12. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹145.65, compared to a current price of ₹103.40 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 343.12, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 196.42 and 313.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. 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 Dairy International (BOM:519451), the current Days Inventory is 343.12 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.

Vadilal Dairy International Business Description

Address Subhash Road, 101-102 Mathura Arcade, Garware Chowk, Above Axis Bank, Opposite Planet Hotel, Vileparle (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400057
Vadilal Dairy International Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and trading dairy products and packaged foods. Its ice cream range includes flavors like Anjeer Special Cone, Cookies n Cream, Tutty Fruity, Almond Treat, Bohemian, Coffee Biscuit, Fruit Cocktail, Gulab Jamun, Honey Nut, Malai Butterscotch, Orange, Peanut Butter, Rajbhog, Rose, Seasalt Caramel Cookies, Strawberry, Vanilla, Sandwich Ice Cream, and many others.