Zuari Agro Chemicals (BOM:534742) Days Inventory: 163.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 189% Above Median

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BOM:534742 Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd BOM:534742
65 GF Score
Price ₹227.45
GF Value ₹141.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Zuari Agro Chemicals Days Inventory?

Zuari Agro Chemicals BOM:534742 -0.61% 65 Days Inventory is 163.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 56.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:534742 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹141.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Zuari Agro Chemicals ranks better than 93.5% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zuari Agro Chemicals's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,676 Mil. Zuari Agro Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,497 Mil. Hence, Zuari Agro Chemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 163.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zuari Agro Chemicals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:534742' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.23   Med: 56.46   Max: 198.3
Current: 38.65

During the past 13 years, Zuari Agro Chemicals's highest Days Inventory was 198.30. The lowest was 32.23. And the median was 56.46.

BOM:534742's Days Inventory is ranked better than
93.5% of 246 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 102.57 vs BOM:534742: 38.65

Zuari Agro Chemicals's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (25.96) to Mar. 2026 (163.13). It might indicate that Zuari Agro Chemicals'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. Zuari Agro Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

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. Zuari Agro Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43.


Zuari Agro Chemicals  (BOM:534742) 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.

Zuari Agro Chemicals'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.

Zuari Agro Chemicals'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.


Zuari Agro Chemicals Days Inventory Related Terms


Zuari Agro Chemicals Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zuari Agro Chemicals'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.

Zuari Agro Chemicals Days Inventory Chart

Zuari Agro Chemicals 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 55.91 53.30 43.14 32.23 37.19

Zuari Agro Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 25.96 19.42 24.45 79.55 163.13

BOM:534742 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Zuari Agro Chemicals'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.


Zuari Agro Chemicals Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Zuari Agro Chemicals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zuari Agro Chemicals's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zuari Agro Chemicals Days Inventory Calculation

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

Zuari Agro Chemicals'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
=( (1723.017 + 2676.1) / 2 ) / 21585.8*365
=2199.5585 / 21585.8*365
=37.19

Zuari Agro Chemicals'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 + 2676.1) / 1 ) / 1496.9*365 / 4
=2676.1 / 1496.9*365 / 4
=163.13

* 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 163.13 mean?
Zuari Agro Chemicals (BOM:534742) has a Days Inventory of 163.13 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zuari Agro Chemicals and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 56.46. Over the past decade, Zuari Agro Chemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 32.23 to 198.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Zuari Agro Chemicals ranks #16 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Zuari Agro Chemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Zuari Agro Chemicals' current Days Inventory of 163.13 is 189% above median its 10-year median of 56.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.23 to a high of 198.30. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 102.57. Zuari Agro Chemicals' value of 163.13 is 59% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zuari Agro Chemicals ranks #16 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zuari Agro Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zuari Agro Chemicals' Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Zuari Agro Chemicals ranks #16 out of 246 companies for Days Inventory. This places Zuari Agro Chemicals in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 102.57. Zuari Agro Chemicals' value of 163.13 is 59% above this benchmark. Historically, Zuari Agro Chemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.23 to 198.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.46 vs. the industry median of 102.57, Zuari Agro Chemicals 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 102.57, based on 246 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. Zuari Agro Chemicals's current Days Inventory of 163.13 is 59% 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 Zuari Agro Chemicals and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 102.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zuari Agro Chemicals's current Days Inventory is 163.13, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 56.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zuari Agro Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zuari Agro Chemicals (BOM:534742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹141.42, compared to a current price of ₹227.45 — trading 60.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 163.13, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 56.46 and 59% above the Agriculture industry median of 102.57. Zuari Agro Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Zuari Agro Chemicals (BOM:534742), the current Days Inventory is 163.13 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 Zuari Agro Chemicals (BOM:534742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zuari Agro Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹227.45 is trading 60.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹141.42. GuruFocus considers Zuari Agro Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:534742:

  • Days Inventory: 163.13 (189% above median its 10-year median of 56.46)
  • GF Value™: ₹141.42 vs. price of ₹227.45 (60.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59% above the Agriculture median (#16 of 246)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:534742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zuari Agro Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges ZUARI:India
Address Jai Kisaan Bhawan, Zuarinagar, GA, IND, 403726
Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd is a manufacturer of organic and inorganic fertilizers. Its products are marketed under the Jai Kisaan brand. The company produces complex fertilizers of various grades, seeds, pesticides, micronutrients, and specialty fertilizers. In addition, it also acts as an importer of fertilizers and farm nutrients. The group operates through one geographical segment, which is India.
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