Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) Days Inventory: 0.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:523116 Sanco Trans Ltd BOM:523116
72 GF Score
Price ₹711.75
GF Value ₹962.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanco Trans Days Inventory?

Sanco Trans BOM:523116 72 Days Inventory is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates BOM:523116 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹962.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 803 Transportation companies, Sanco Trans ranks better than 96.14% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sanco Trans's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1 Mil. Sanco Trans's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹317 Mil. Hence, Sanco Trans's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

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

BOM:523116' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, Sanco Trans's highest Days Inventory was 0.52. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.43.

BOM:523116's Days Inventory is ranked better than
96.14% of 803 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.24 vs BOM:523116: 0.41

Sanco Trans's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (0.51) to Mar. 2026 (0.40).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sanco Trans's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 227.76.

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. Sanco Trans's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.


Sanco Trans  (BOM:523116) 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.

Sanco Trans'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.

Sanco Trans'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.


Sanco Trans Days Inventory Related Terms


Sanco Trans Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanco Trans'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.

Sanco Trans Days Inventory Chart

Sanco Trans Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.42 0.39 0.44 0.42

Sanco Trans 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 0.51 0.45 0.43 0.35 0.40

BOM:523116 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Sanco Trans'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.


Sanco Trans Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sanco Trans's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanco Trans's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sanco Trans Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sanco Trans'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
=( (1.48 + 1.393) / 2 ) / 1252.746*365
=1.4365 / 1252.746*365
=0.42

Sanco Trans'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 + 1.393) / 1 ) / 317.272*365 / 4
=1.393 / 317.272*365 / 4
=0.40

* 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 0.40 mean?
Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) has a Days Inventory of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sanco Trans and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Sanco Trans' Days Inventory has ranged from 0.39 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanco Trans ranks #31 out of 803 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Sanco Trans' Days Inventory too high?
Sanco Trans' current Days Inventory of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.52. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.24. Sanco Trans' value of 0.40 is 96.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanco Trans ranks #31 out of 803 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanco Trans has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanco Trans' Days Inventory compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sanco Trans ranks #31 out of 803 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sanco Trans in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.24. Sanco Trans' value of 0.40 is 96.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanco Trans' own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.39 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 12.24, Sanco Trans 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.24, based on 803 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. Sanco Trans's current Days Inventory of 0.40 is 96.7% 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 Sanco Trans and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanco Trans's current Days Inventory is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanco Trans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹962.64, compared to a current price of ₹711.75 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 96.7% below the Transportation industry median of 12.24. Sanco Trans' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Sanco Trans (BOM:523116), the current Days Inventory is 0.40 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 Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanco Trans stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹711.75 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹962.64. GuruFocus considers Sanco Trans to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:523116:

  • Days Inventory: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
  • GF Value™: ₹962.64 vs. price of ₹711.75 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.7% below the Transportation median (#31 of 803)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanco Trans Business Description

Address Second Line Beach Road, S.T. Tower, New Number 24 & 25, II Floor, Chennai, TN, IND, 600001
Sanco Trans Ltd is engaged in the logistics business in India. The company engaged in providing specialised logistics services across multimodal transport operators and container freight station operations. It operates in a single business segment, which is Logistics based on the nature of service, risks, returns, and the internal business reporting system. The business derives revenue from the provision of Equipment and fleet hire, Warehouse, Handling, and Agency, and other services, of which substantial income accrues from handling services.
72GF Score

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