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S AL SteelBOM:532604 +0.95%41 Days Inventory is 14,200.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29966% above its 10-year median of 47.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:532604 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, S AL Steel ranks worse than 95.36% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). S AL Steel's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,334 Mil. S AL Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15 Mil.
Hence, S AL Steel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14,200.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for S AL Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532604'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.87 Med: 47.23 Max: 372.9
Current: 301.51
During the past 13 years, S AL Steel's highest Days Inventory was 372.90. The lowest was 27.87. And the median was 47.23.
BOM:532604's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 95.36% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs BOM:532604: 301.51
S AL Steel's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (87.09) to Mar. 2026 (14,200.33).
It might indicate that S AL Steel's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
S AL Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
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.
S AL Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.57.
S AL Steel (BOM:532604) 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.
S AL Steel'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.
S AL Steel'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.
S AL Steel Days Inventory Related Terms
S AL Steel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S AL Steel'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:532604 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, S AL Steel'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.
S AL Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, S AL Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S AL Steel'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.
S AL Steel (BOM:532604) has a Days Inventory of 14,200.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on S AL Steel and its competitors. This is 29966% above median its historical median of 47.23. Over the past decade, S AL Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 27.87 to 372.90. According to the industry distribution chart, S AL Steel ranks #555 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is S AL Steel's Days Inventory too high?
S AL Steel's current Days Inventory of 14,200.33 is 29966% above median its 10-year median of 47.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.87 to a high of 372.90. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. S AL Steel's value of 14,200.33 is 16303.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S AL Steel ranks #555 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, S AL Steel has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S AL Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, S AL Steel ranks #555 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places S AL Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. S AL Steel's value of 14,200.33 is 16303.3% above this benchmark. Historically, S AL Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.87 to 372.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.23 vs. the industry median of 86.57, S AL Steel 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 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. S AL Steel's current Days Inventory of 14,200.33 is 16303.3% 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 S AL Steel 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. S AL Steel's current Days Inventory is 14,200.33, which is 29966% above median its own 10-year median of 47.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S AL Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S AL Steel (BOM:532604) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4.19, compared to a current price of ₹57.21 — trading 1265.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14,200.33, which is 29966% above median its 10-year median of 47.23 and 16303.3% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. S AL Steel's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 11 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 S AL Steel (BOM:532604), the current Days Inventory is 14,200.33 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 S AL Steel (BOM:532604) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S AL Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹57.21 is trading 1265.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4.19.
GuruFocus considers S AL Steel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532604:
Days Inventory: 14,200.33 (29966% above median its 10-year median of 47.23)
GF Value™: ₹4.19 vs. price of ₹57.21 (1265.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16303.3% above the Steel median (#555 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532604 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S AL Steel Ltd is engaged in manufacturing sponge iron, ferro alloys, iron ore pellets, and various finished steel products. The products manufactured by the company are sold in the domestic market as well as the international market. In addition, the company is also involved in generating 40 MW of power from waste Heat recovery Boiler and Fluidized Bed Combustion boiler at an economic price. Power generated is used for captive consumption, and surplus power is sold. Its primary reportable business segments are Iron and Steel and Power. Geographically, the company currently derives all of its revenue from India.
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