Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Days Inventory: 28.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:531041 Competent Automobiles Co Ltd BOM:531041
69 GF Score
Price ₹366.65
GF Value ₹578.83
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Competent Automobiles Co Days Inventory?

Competent Automobiles Co BOM:531041 -2.85% 69 Days Inventory is 28.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 27.43. GuruFocus rates BOM:531041 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹578.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Vehicles & Parts companies, Competent Automobiles Co ranks better than 88.45% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Competent Automobiles Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,718 Mil. Competent Automobiles Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,425 Mil. Hence, Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:531041' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.89   Med: 27.43   Max: 39.86
Current: 35.14

During the past 13 years, Competent Automobiles Co's highest Days Inventory was 39.86. The lowest was 16.89. And the median was 27.43.

BOM:531041's Days Inventory is ranked better than
88.45% of 1290 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.73 vs BOM:531041: 35.14

Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (42.34) to Mar. 2026 (28.90).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Competent Automobiles Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.16.

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. Competent Automobiles Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.


Competent Automobiles Co  (BOM:531041) 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.

Competent Automobiles Co'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.

Competent Automobiles Co'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.


Competent Automobiles Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Competent Automobiles Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Competent Automobiles Co'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.

Competent Automobiles Co Days Inventory Chart

Competent Automobiles Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Competent Automobiles Co 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:531041 vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Competent Automobiles Co'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.


Competent Automobiles Co Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Competent Automobiles Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Competent Automobiles Co'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
=( (2087.468 + 1718.134) / 2 ) / 21682.238*365
=1902.801 / 21682.238*365
=32.03

Competent Automobiles Co'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 + 1718.134) / 1 ) / 5424.733*365 / 4
=1718.134 / 5424.733*365 / 4
=28.90

* 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 28.90 mean?
Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) has a Days Inventory of 28.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.43. Over the past decade, Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.89 to 39.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #149 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory too high?
Competent Automobiles Co's current Days Inventory of 28.90 is near median its 10-year median of 27.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.89 to a high of 39.86. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.73. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 28.90 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #149 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Competent Automobiles Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Competent Automobiles Co's Days Inventory compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #149 out of 1290 companies for Days Inventory. This places Competent Automobiles Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.73. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 28.90 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Competent Automobiles Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.89 to 39.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.43 vs. the industry median of 80.73, Competent Automobiles Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.73, based on 1,290 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. Competent Automobiles Co's current Days Inventory of 28.90 is 64.2% 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 Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Competent Automobiles Co's current Days Inventory is 28.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Competent Automobiles Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹578.83, compared to a current price of ₹366.65 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 28.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.43 and 64.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.73. Competent Automobiles Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041), the current Days Inventory is 28.90 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹366.65 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹578.83. GuruFocus considers Competent Automobiles Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531041:

  • Days Inventory: 28.90 (near median its 10-year median of 27.43)
  • GF Value™: ₹578.83 vs. price of ₹366.65 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#149 of 1290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Competent Automobiles Co Business Description

Address Connaught Place, Competent House, F-14, New Delhi, IND, 110001
Competent Automobiles Co Ltd is an authorised Maruti and Nexa dealership across different regions in India. It is mainly in the business of trading and servicing of Maruti Suzuki vehicles. The company operates in two segments, the Showroom segment and the Services & Spares segment. It receives maximum revenue from the Showroom segment, which deals with the purchase and sale of vehicles manufactured by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
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