Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) Days Inventory: 35.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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BOM:532705 Jagran Prakashan Ltd BOM:532705
81 GF Score
Price ₹62.85
GF Value ₹88.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Jagran Prakashan Days Inventory?

Jagran Prakashan BOM:532705 -0.29% 81 Days Inventory is 35.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 42.57. GuruFocus rates BOM:532705 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹88.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Jagran Prakashan ranks worse than 56.39% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Jagran Prakashan's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹423 Mil. Jagran Prakashan's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,101 Mil. Hence, Jagran Prakashan's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.08.

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

BOM:532705' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.25   Med: 42.57   Max: 98.4
Current: 38.66

During the past 13 years, Jagran Prakashan's highest Days Inventory was 98.40. The lowest was 31.25. And the median was 42.57.

BOM:532705's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
56.39% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7 vs BOM:532705: 38.66

Jagran Prakashan's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (48.68) to Mar. 2026 (35.08).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Jagran Prakashan's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.60.

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. Jagran Prakashan's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.


Jagran Prakashan  (BOM:532705) 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.

Jagran Prakashan'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.

Jagran Prakashan'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.


Jagran Prakashan Days Inventory Related Terms


Jagran Prakashan Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jagran Prakashan'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.

Jagran Prakashan Days Inventory Chart

Jagran Prakashan Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Jagran Prakashan 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:532705 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Jagran Prakashan'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.


Jagran Prakashan Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jagran Prakashan's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jagran Prakashan's Days Inventory falls into.


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Jagran Prakashan Days Inventory Calculation

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

Jagran Prakashan'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
=( (593.413 + 423.368) / 2 ) / 4438.553*365
=508.3905 / 4438.553*365
=41.81

Jagran Prakashan'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 + 423.368) / 1 ) / 1101.324*365 / 4
=423.368 / 1101.324*365 / 4
=35.08

* 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 35.08 mean?
Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) has a Days Inventory of 35.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 42.57. Over the past decade, Jagran Prakashan's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.25 to 98.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #375 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Jagran Prakashan's Days Inventory too high?
Jagran Prakashan's current Days Inventory of 35.08 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 42.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.25 to a high of 98.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Jagran Prakashan's value of 35.08 is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #375 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jagran Prakashan has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jagran Prakashan's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #375 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Jagran Prakashan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Jagran Prakashan's value of 35.08 is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Jagran Prakashan's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.25 to 98.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.57 vs. the industry median of 28.70, Jagran Prakashan 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 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. Jagran Prakashan's current Days Inventory of 35.08 is 22.2% 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 Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jagran Prakashan's current Days Inventory is 35.08, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 42.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jagran Prakashan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹88.06, compared to a current price of ₹62.85 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 35.08, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 42.57 and 22.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Jagran Prakashan's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705), the current Days Inventory is 35.08 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹62.85 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹88.06. GuruFocus considers Jagran Prakashan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532705:

  • Days Inventory: 35.08 (18% below median its 10-year median of 42.57)
  • GF Value™: ₹88.06 vs. price of ₹62.85 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#375 of 665)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532705 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jagran Prakashan Business Description

Other Exchanges JAGRAN:India
Address Sarvodaya Nagar, Jagran Building 2, Kanpur, UP, IND, 208 005
Jagran Prakashan Ltd is a India based company along with subsidiaries engaged in printing and publication of newspapers and magazines and operating private FM radio stations through the brand Radio City. The company has organized its business into three categories: Printing, publishing, and digital; FM Radio business; and Others comprising outdoor advertising and event management and activation services. The company's majority of revenue is derived through the printing, publishing, and digital segment from India. Some of the company's popular publications include Dainik Jagran, Mid-day, Sakhi, Inquilab, and Naidunia among others.
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