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Metal Coatings (India)BOM:531810 -2.29%70 Days Inventory is 34.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 22.59. GuruFocus rates BOM:531810 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹73.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Metal Coatings (India) ranks better than 93.13% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Metal Coatings (India)'s Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.66.
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.
Metal Coatings (India)'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) 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.
Metal Coatings (India)'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.
Metal Coatings (India)'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.
Metal Coatings (India) Days Inventory Related Terms
Metal Coatings (India) Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Coatings (India)'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:531810 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Metal Coatings (India)'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.
Metal Coatings (India) Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Coatings (India)'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Coatings (India)'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.
Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) has a Days Inventory of 34.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metal Coatings (India) and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 22.59. Over the past decade, Metal Coatings (India)'s Days Inventory has ranged from 15.23 to 36.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Coatings (India) ranks #40 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Metal Coatings (India)'s Days Inventory too high?
Metal Coatings (India)'s current Days Inventory of 34.25 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 22.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.23 to a high of 36.55. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Metal Coatings (India)'s value of 34.25 is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Coatings (India) ranks #40 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metal Coatings (India) has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Coatings (India)'s Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Metal Coatings (India) ranks #40 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Metal Coatings (India) in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Metal Coatings (India)'s value of 34.25 is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Metal Coatings (India)'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.23 to 36.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.59 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Metal Coatings (India) 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Metal Coatings (India)'s current Days Inventory of 34.25 is 60.4% 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 Metal Coatings (India) and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metal Coatings (India)'s current Days Inventory is 34.25, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 22.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Coatings (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹73.12, compared to a current price of ₹54.66 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 34.25, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 22.59 and 60.4% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Metal Coatings (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810), the current Days Inventory is 34.25 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 Metal Coatings (India) (BOM:531810) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Coatings (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹54.66 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹73.12.
GuruFocus considers Metal Coatings (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531810:
Days Inventory: 34.25 (52% above median its 10-year median of 22.59)
GF Value™: ₹73.12 vs. price of ₹54.66 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Steel median (#40 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531810 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Coatings (India) Ltd is an Indian based company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel products. The company operates in single segment, i.e. iron & steel. Its products include cold rolled steel strips, hot rolled pickled oiled coils/strips, cold rolled flat wire strips, and galvanized wire and galvanized strips. These products are used by a wide range of user industries such as auto component, white goods and electrical equipment, and others.
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