Gulf Oil Lubricants India (BOM:538567) Days Inventory: 88.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:538567 Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd BOM:538567
94 GF Score
Price ₹1,035.55
GF Value ₹1,303.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gulf Oil Lubricants India Days Inventory?

Gulf Oil Lubricants India BOM:538567 -1.36% 94 Days Inventory is 88.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 94.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:538567 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,303.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Gulf Oil Lubricants India ranks worse than 54.29% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,947 Mil. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,133 Mil. Hence, Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:538567' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.7   Med: 94.25   Max: 141.24
Current: 85.7

During the past 13 years, Gulf Oil Lubricants India's highest Days Inventory was 141.24. The lowest was 85.70. And the median was 94.25.

BOM:538567's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
54.29% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.12 vs BOM:538567: 85.70

Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (84.61) to Mar. 2026 (88.47). It might indicate that Gulf Oil Lubricants India's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.

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. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.


Gulf Oil Lubricants India  (BOM:538567) 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.

Gulf Oil Lubricants 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.

Gulf Oil Lubricants 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.


Gulf Oil Lubricants India Days Inventory Related Terms


Gulf Oil Lubricants India Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Oil Lubricants 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.

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Days Inventory Chart

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Gulf Oil Lubricants India 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 84.61 79.16 88.65 85.29 88.47

BOM:538567 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gulf Oil Lubricants 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.


Gulf Oil Lubricants India Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory falls into.


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Gulf Oil Lubricants India Days Inventory Calculation

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

Gulf Oil Lubricants India'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
=( (5074.857 + 5946.648) / 2 ) / 23304.202*365
=5510.7525 / 23304.202*365
=86.31

Gulf Oil Lubricants India'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 + 5946.648) / 1 ) / 6133.26*365 / 4
=5946.648 / 6133.26*365 / 4
=88.47

* 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 88.47 mean?
Gulf Oil Lubricants India (BOM:538567) has a Days Inventory of 88.47 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Gulf Oil Lubricants India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 94.25. Over the past decade, Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory has ranged from 85.70 to 141.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Oil Lubricants India ranks #836 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory too high?
Gulf Oil Lubricants India's current Days Inventory of 88.47 is near median its 10-year median of 94.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.70 to a high of 141.24. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.12. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's value of 88.47 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Oil Lubricants India ranks #836 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Oil Lubricants India has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Oil Lubricants India's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gulf Oil Lubricants India ranks #836 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Gulf Oil Lubricants India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.12. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's value of 88.47 is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Oil Lubricants India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 85.70 to 141.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.25 vs. the industry median of 80.12, Gulf Oil Lubricants India 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.12, based on 1,540 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. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's current Days Inventory of 88.47 is 10.4% 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 Gulf Oil Lubricants India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's current Days Inventory is 88.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 94.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Oil Lubricants India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Oil Lubricants India (BOM:538567) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,303.86, compared to a current price of ₹1,035.55 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 94.25 and 10.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.12. Gulf Oil Lubricants India's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gulf Oil Lubricants India (BOM:538567), the current Days Inventory is 88.47 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 Gulf Oil Lubricants India (BOM:538567) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Oil Lubricants India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,035.55 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,303.86. GuruFocus considers Gulf Oil Lubricants India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:538567:

  • Days Inventory: 88.47 (near median its 10-year median of 94.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,303.86 vs. price of ₹1,035.55 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 10.4% above the Chemicals median (#836 of 1540)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538567 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gulf Oil Lubricants India Business Description

Other Exchanges GULFOILLUB:India
Address IN Centre, 49/50, 12th Road, M.I.D.C., Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd manufactures, markets, and trades lubricants and greases used in the automotive and industrial industries. The company is a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group, which owns businesses in a variety of sectors in multiple continents. The company provides products for all types of commercial vehicles to individual and institutional customers across the automotive, agricultural, industrial, construction, and marine divisions. The company exports some of its products, however, majority of revenue is derived from sales inside India.
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