Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) Days Inventory: 88.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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BOM:530315 Hindustan Tin Works Ltd BOM:530315
60 GF Score
Price ₹102.30
GF Value ₹182.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Tin Works Days Inventory?

Hindustan Tin Works BOM:530315 +0.29% 60 Days Inventory is 88.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 78.88. GuruFocus rates BOM:530315 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹182.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 380 Packaging & Containers companies, Hindustan Tin Works ranks better than 52.11% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hindustan Tin Works's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹693 Mil. Hindustan Tin Works's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹716 Mil. Hence, Hindustan Tin Works's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Tin Works's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:530315' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.6   Med: 78.88   Max: 85.13
Current: 75.86

During the past 13 years, Hindustan Tin Works's highest Days Inventory was 85.13. The lowest was 67.60. And the median was 78.88.

BOM:530315's Days Inventory is ranked better than
52.11% of 380 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.865 vs BOM:530315: 75.86

Hindustan Tin Works's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (75.12) to Mar. 2026 (88.28). It might indicate that Hindustan Tin Works's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hindustan Tin Works's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.

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. Hindustan Tin Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.


Hindustan Tin Works  (BOM:530315) 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.

Hindustan Tin Works'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.

Hindustan Tin Works'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.


Hindustan Tin Works Days Inventory Related Terms


Hindustan Tin Works Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Tin Works'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.

Hindustan Tin Works Days Inventory Chart

Hindustan Tin Works Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Hindustan Tin Works Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:530315 vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Hindustan Tin Works'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.


Hindustan Tin Works Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hindustan Tin Works's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Tin Works's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hindustan Tin Works Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hindustan Tin Works'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
=( (616.191 + 692.876) / 2 ) / 3147.585*365
=654.5335 / 3147.585*365
=75.90

Hindustan Tin Works'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 + 692.876) / 1 ) / 716.19*365 / 4
=692.876 / 716.19*365 / 4
=88.28

* 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 88.28 mean?
Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) has a Days Inventory of 88.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hindustan Tin Works and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 78.88. Over the past decade, Hindustan Tin Works' Days Inventory has ranged from 67.60 to 85.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Tin Works ranks #182 out of 380 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Hindustan Tin Works' Days Inventory too high?
Hindustan Tin Works' current Days Inventory of 88.28 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 78.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.60 to a high of 85.13. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.87. Hindustan Tin Works' value of 88.28 is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Tin Works ranks #182 out of 380 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Tin Works has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Tin Works' Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Hindustan Tin Works ranks #182 out of 380 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hindustan Tin Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.87. Hindustan Tin Works' value of 88.28 is 13.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Tin Works' own Days Inventory has ranged from 67.60 to 85.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.88 vs. the industry median of 77.87, Hindustan Tin Works 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.87, based on 380 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. Hindustan Tin Works's current Days Inventory of 88.28 is 13.4% 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 Hindustan Tin Works and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Tin Works's current Days Inventory is 88.28, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 78.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Tin Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹182.87, compared to a current price of ₹102.30 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.28, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 78.88 and 13.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.87. Hindustan Tin Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315), the current Days Inventory is 88.28 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 Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Tin Works stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹102.30 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹182.87. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Tin Works to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:530315:

  • Days Inventory: 88.28 (12% above median its 10-year median of 78.88)
  • GF Value™: ₹182.87 vs. price of ₹102.30 (44.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#182 of 380)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530315 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hindustan Tin Works Business Description

Address 426, DLF Tower - A, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110025
Hindustan Tin Works Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of high-performance metal cans, printed sheets, and related packaging components. Serving fast-moving consumer goods companies in India and abroad, it delivers a diverse product range including aerosol cans, beverage cans, food cans, and baby food cans. The company has built a good reputation by emphasizing stringent quality controls and creative packaging solutions, catering to industries such as food and beverages, health, beauty, and luxury goods. Its products are exported to over 30 countries across Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and North America. Revenue is majorly generated through the sale of metal packaging products to consumer marketing companies globally.
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