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LWS KnitwearBOM:531402 +1.82%72 Days Inventory is 57.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 52.41. GuruFocus rates BOM:531402 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹13.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, LWS Knitwear ranks better than 80.38% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). LWS Knitwear's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹194.0 Mil. LWS Knitwear's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹307.3 Mil.
Hence, LWS Knitwear's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for LWS Knitwear's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531402'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.23 Med: 52.41 Max: 66.86
Current: 63.05
During the past 13 years, LWS Knitwear's highest Days Inventory was 66.86. The lowest was 24.23. And the median was 52.41.
BOM:531402's Days Inventory is ranked better than 80.38% of 1009
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.75
vs BOM:531402: 63.05
LWS Knitwear's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (26.58) to Mar. 2026 (57.61).
It might indicate that LWS Knitwear's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
LWS Knitwear's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.
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.
LWS Knitwear's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) 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.
LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear Days Inventory Related Terms
LWS Knitwear Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LWS Knitwear'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.
BOM:531402 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LWS Knitwear's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) has a Days Inventory of 57.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on LWS Knitwear and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 52.41. Over the past decade, LWS Knitwear's Days Inventory has ranged from 24.23 to 66.86. According to the industry distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #198 out of 1009 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is LWS Knitwear's Days Inventory too high?
LWS Knitwear's current Days Inventory of 57.61 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 52.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.23 to a high of 66.86. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. LWS Knitwear's value of 57.61 is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #198 out of 1009 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LWS Knitwear has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LWS Knitwear's Days Inventory compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #198 out of 1009 companies for Days Inventory. This places LWS Knitwear in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. LWS Knitwear's value of 57.61 is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, LWS Knitwear's own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.23 to 66.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.41 vs. the industry median of 132.75, LWS Knitwear 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.75, based on 1,009 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. LWS Knitwear's current Days Inventory of 57.61 is 56.6% 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 LWS Knitwear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LWS Knitwear's current Days Inventory is 57.61, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 52.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LWS Knitwear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹13.96, compared to a current price of ₹16.21 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 57.61, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 52.41 and 56.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.75. LWS Knitwear's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402), the current Days Inventory is 57.61 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹16.21 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹13.96.
GuruFocus considers LWS Knitwear to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531402:
Days Inventory: 57.61 (10% above median its 10-year median of 52.41)
GF Value™: ₹13.96 vs. price of ₹16.21 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#198 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LWS Knitwear Ltd is an India-based producer of woolen and acrylic garments. It is engaged in the manufacturing of hosiery and knitted goods/garments. The company manufactures summer products like Promotional Wear, School and Corporate T-Shirts, sweatshirts, and Track Pants. The winter wear products of the company include Cardigans, pullover sweaters, hooded sweatshirts, joggers, and woolen mufflers.
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