Zydus Lifesciences (BOM:532321) Days Inventory: 131.85 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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BOM:532321 Zydus Lifesciences Ltd BOM:532321
94 GF Score
Price ₹1,153.00
GF Value ₹1,218.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zydus Lifesciences Days Inventory?

Zydus Lifesciences BOM:532321 +1.38% 94 Days Inventory is 131.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 196.29. GuruFocus rates BOM:532321 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,218.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Drug Manufacturers companies, Zydus Lifesciences ranks worse than 71.55% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zydus Lifesciences's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹60,146 Mil. Zydus Lifesciences's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹41,627 Mil. Hence, Zydus Lifesciences's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 131.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zydus Lifesciences's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532321' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 158.78   Med: 196.29   Max: 228.08
Current: 225.05

During the past 13 years, Zydus Lifesciences's highest Days Inventory was 228.08. The lowest was 158.78. And the median was 196.29.

BOM:532321's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
71.55% of 921 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 165.34 vs BOM:532321: 225.05

Zydus Lifesciences's Days Inventory increased from Jun. 2025 (123.20) to Jun. 2026 (131.85). It might indicate that Zydus Lifesciences's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Zydus Lifesciences's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.69.

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. Zydus Lifesciences's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.75.


Zydus Lifesciences  (BOM:532321) 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.

Zydus Lifesciences's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

Zydus Lifesciences's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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.


Zydus Lifesciences Days Inventory Related Terms


Zydus Lifesciences Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zydus Lifesciences'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.

Zydus Lifesciences Days Inventory Chart

Zydus Lifesciences Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 144.85 133.14 123.30 122.59 135.06

Zydus Lifesciences Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 123.20 143.21 129.95 147.40 131.85

BOM:532321 vs ZTS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Zydus Lifesciences'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.


Zydus Lifesciences Days Inventory vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Zydus Lifesciences's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zydus Lifesciences's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zydus Lifesciences Days Inventory Calculation

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

Zydus Lifesciences'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
=( (40947 + 60146) / 2 ) / 136606*365
=50546.5 / 136606*365
=135.06

Zydus Lifesciences's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (60146 + 0) / 1 ) / 41627*365 / 4
=60146 / 41627*365 / 4
=131.85

* 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 131.85 mean?
Zydus Lifesciences (BOM:532321) has a Days Inventory of 131.85 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zydus Lifesciences and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 196.29. Over the past decade, Zydus Lifesciences' Days Inventory has ranged from 158.78 to 228.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Zydus Lifesciences ranks #659 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Zydus Lifesciences' Days Inventory too high?
Zydus Lifesciences' current Days Inventory of 131.85 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 196.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 158.78 to a high of 228.08. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Days Inventory is 165.34. Zydus Lifesciences' value of 131.85 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zydus Lifesciences ranks #659 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zydus Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zydus Lifesciences' Days Inventory compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Zydus Lifesciences ranks #659 out of 921 companies for Days Inventory. This places Zydus Lifesciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 165.34. Zydus Lifesciences' value of 131.85 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Zydus Lifesciences' own Days Inventory has ranged from 158.78 to 228.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 196.29 vs. the industry median of 165.34, Zydus Lifesciences 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Days Inventory among Drug Manufacturers companies is 165.34, based on 921 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. Zydus Lifesciences's current Days Inventory of 131.85 is 20.3% 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 Zydus Lifesciences and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Days Inventory is 165.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zydus Lifesciences's current Days Inventory is 131.85, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 196.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zydus Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zydus Lifesciences (BOM:532321) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,218.89, compared to a current price of ₹1,153.00 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 131.85, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 196.29 and 20.3% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 165.34. Zydus Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Zydus Lifesciences (BOM:532321), the current Days Inventory is 131.85 as of Jun. 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 Zydus Lifesciences (BOM:532321) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zydus Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,153.00 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,218.89. GuruFocus considers Zydus Lifesciences to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532321:

  • Days Inventory: 131.85 (33% below median its 10-year median of 196.29)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,218.89 vs. price of ₹1,153.00 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.3% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#659 of 921)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zydus Lifesciences Business Description

Other Exchanges ZYDUSLIFE:India
Address Scheme No. 63, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Zydus Corporate Park, Survey No. 536, Near Vaishnodevi Circle, Khoraj (Gandhinagar), Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382481
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd is a specialty and generic drug manufacturing company. It is engaged in the research, development, production, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. The product portfolio of the company includes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), human formulations, animal health and veterinary, and consumer health and wellness products. Its products are marketed under brands like Amlodac, Inditel, Pivasta, and others. The company's operating segments are: Pharmaceuticals, which derives key revenue, and Consumer products. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by India, and other countries.
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