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Balmer LawrieBOM:523319 +1.26%78 Days Inventory is 31.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 44.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:523319 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹232.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Conglomerates companies, Balmer Lawrie ranks better than 71.63% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Balmer Lawrie's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,687 Mil. Balmer Lawrie's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,882 Mil.
Hence, Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:523319'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.22 Med: 44.99 Max: 55.48
Current: 39.49
During the past 13 years, Balmer Lawrie's highest Days Inventory was 55.48. The lowest was 37.22. And the median was 44.99.
BOM:523319's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.63% of 497
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.22
vs BOM:523319: 39.49
Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (46.50) to Mar. 2026 (31.52).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Balmer Lawrie's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.89.
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.
Balmer Lawrie's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.
Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) 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.
Balmer Lawrie'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.
Balmer Lawrie'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.
Balmer Lawrie Days Inventory Related Terms
Balmer Lawrie Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balmer Lawrie'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Balmer Lawrie'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.
Balmer Lawrie Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) has a Days Inventory of 31.52 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Balmer Lawrie and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 44.99. Over the past decade, Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory has ranged from 37.22 to 55.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie ranks #141 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory too high?
Balmer Lawrie's current Days Inventory of 31.52 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 44.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.22 to a high of 55.48. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.22. Balmer Lawrie's value of 31.52 is 57% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie ranks #141 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balmer Lawrie has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balmer Lawrie's Days Inventory compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie ranks #141 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Balmer Lawrie in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.22. Balmer Lawrie's value of 31.52 is 57% below this benchmark. Historically, Balmer Lawrie's own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.22 to 55.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.99 vs. the industry median of 73.22, Balmer Lawrie 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.22, based on 497 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. Balmer Lawrie's current Days Inventory of 31.52 is 57% 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 Balmer Lawrie and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balmer Lawrie's current Days Inventory is 31.52, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 44.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balmer Lawrie stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹232.08, compared to a current price of ₹176.65 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.52, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 44.99 and 57% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.22. Balmer Lawrie's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319), the current Days Inventory is 31.52 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 Balmer Lawrie (BOM:523319) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹176.65 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹232.08.
GuruFocus considers Balmer Lawrie to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:523319:
Days Inventory: 31.52 (30% below median its 10-year median of 44.99)
GF Value™: ₹232.08 vs. price of ₹176.65 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57% below the Conglomerates median (#141 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd operates through various segments namely Industrial Packaging, Logistics Infrastructure, Logistic Services, Travel and Vacations, Greases and Lubricants, and Others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Industrial Packaging segment followed by the Greases and Lubricants segment.
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