Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570) Days Inventory: 92.04 (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Lakshmi Energy & Foods Days Inventory?

Lakshmi Energy & Foods BOM:519570 Days Inventory is 92.04 as of Dec. 2018.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was ₹5,398 Mil. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was ₹5,351 Mil. Hence, Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was 92.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:519570's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 83.28
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2017 (488.82) to Dec. 2018 (92.04).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was 0.99.

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. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was 293.03.


Lakshmi Energy & Foods  (BOM:519570) 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.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 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.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 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.


Lakshmi Energy & Foods Days Inventory Related Terms


Lakshmi Energy & Foods Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lakshmi Energy & Foods'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.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods Days Inventory Chart

Lakshmi Energy & Foods Annual Data
Trend Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 285.15 619.97 272.31 322.31 285.17

Lakshmi Energy & Foods Quarterly Data
Dec13 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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 488.82 105.26 2,511.80 28,735.87 92.04

BOM:519570 vs YEWB: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Lakshmi Energy & Foods'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.


Lakshmi Energy & Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Days Inventory falls into.



Lakshmi Energy & Foods Days Inventory Calculation

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

Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2018 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2018 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2017 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2018 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2018 )*Days in Period
=( (8256.95 + 5421.92) / 2 ) / 8753.91*365
=6839.435 / 8753.91*365
=285.17

Lakshmi Energy & Foods's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2018 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2018 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2018 )*Days in Period
=( (5397.62 + 0) / 1 ) / 5351.03*365 / 4
=5397.62 / 5351.03*365 / 4
=92.04

* 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 92.04 mean?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570) has a Days Inventory of 92.04 as of Dec. 2018. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lakshmi Energy & Foods and its competitors.
Is Lakshmi Energy & Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods' current Days Inventory is 92.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.28. Lakshmi Energy & Foods' value of 92.04 is 10.5% above this industry median.
How does Lakshmi Energy & Foods' Days Inventory compare to YEWB?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods' Days Inventory of 92.04 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.28. Lakshmi Energy & Foods' value of 92.04 is 10.5% above this benchmark. 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 83.28, based on 1,870 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. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's current Days Inventory of 92.04 is 10.5% 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 Lakshmi Energy & Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lakshmi Energy & Foods's current Days Inventory is 92.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakshmi Energy & Foods stock overvalued right now?
Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570) has a current Days Inventory of 92.04. The current Days Inventory is 92.04 and 10.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.28. 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 Lakshmi Energy & Foods (BOM:519570), the current Days Inventory is 92.04 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Lakshmi Energy & Foods Business Description

Address Ludhiana - Chandigarh National Highway, Khamanon, Fatehgarh Sahib, PB, IND, 141801
Lakshmi Energy & Foods Ltd is a holding company. The company is a rice producer. It is engaged in the agri-business and food processing. Lakshmi Energy & Foods operates through two segments: Agri-based and Energy. The company is involved processing of rice of various varieties and grades, edible oil and whole wheat flour. It is engaged in the handling, storage, and transportation of food grains. It offers rice in categories, such as basmati, including Lazeez, Afreen, Supreme Delight, Royal Brilliance and Everyday Active, and non-basmati.