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Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Alchemist's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹5.59 Mil. Alchemist's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2020 was ₹12.48 Mil.
Hence, Alchemist's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2020 was 40.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alchemist's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526707's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 73.045 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Alchemist's Days Inventory
increased
from Sep. 2019 (0.00) to Sep. 2020 (40.87).
It might indicate that Alchemist's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Alchemist's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2020 was 2.23.
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.
Alchemist's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2020 was 0.48.
Alchemist (BOM:526707) 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.
Alchemist's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2020 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.
Alchemist's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2020 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.
Alchemist Days Inventory Related Terms
Alchemist Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alchemist'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, Alchemist'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.
Alchemist Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Alchemist's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alchemist'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.
Alchemist (BOM:526707) has a Days Inventory of 40.87 as of Sep. 2020. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alchemist and its competitors.
Is Alchemist's Days Inventory too high?
Alchemist's current Days Inventory is 40.87. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Alchemist's value of 40.87 is 44% below this industry median.
How does Alchemist's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
Alchemist's Days Inventory of 40.87 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Alchemist's value of 40.87 is 44% below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.05, based on 498 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. Alchemist's current Days Inventory of 40.87 is 44% 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 Alchemist and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alchemist's current Days Inventory is 40.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alchemist stock overvalued right now?
Alchemist (BOM:526707) has a current Days Inventory of 40.87. The current Days Inventory is 40.87 and 44% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.05. 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 Alchemist (BOM:526707), the current Days Inventory is 40.87 as of Sep. 2020. 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.
Alchemist Ltd is a diversified Conglomerate company. It is engaged in the business of Agriculture and allied activities comprising of floriculture and manufacturing of wire mesh for poultry industry and trading of chemicals and pharmaceutical formulations. It operates through two segments: Agri Business and Pharma, Chemical and Minerals. The company's operations are spread across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World regions.
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