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Palco MetalsBOM:539121 80 Days Inventory is 41.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 31.53. GuruFocus rates BOM:539121 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹176.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Metals & Mining companies, Palco Metals ranks better than 84.16% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Palco Metals's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹340 Mil. Palco Metals's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹741 Mil.
Hence, Palco Metals's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palco Metals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539121'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.08 Med: 31.53 Max: 74.95
Current: 35.07
During the past 12 years, Palco Metals's highest Days Inventory was 74.95. The lowest was 25.08. And the median was 31.53.
BOM:539121's Days Inventory is ranked better than 84.16% of 688
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.52
vs BOM:539121: 35.07
Palco Metals's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (29.79) to Mar. 2026 (41.88).
It might indicate that Palco Metals's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Palco Metals's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.18.
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.
Palco Metals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Palco Metals (BOM:539121) 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.
Palco Metals'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.
Palco Metals'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.
Palco Metals Days Inventory Related Terms
Palco Metals Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palco Metals'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.
For the Aluminum subindustry, Palco Metals'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.
Palco Metals Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Palco Metals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palco Metals'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.
Palco Metals (BOM:539121) has a Days Inventory of 41.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Palco Metals and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 31.53. Over the past decade, Palco Metals' Days Inventory has ranged from 25.08 to 74.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Palco Metals ranks #109 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Palco Metals' Days Inventory too high?
Palco Metals' current Days Inventory of 41.88 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 31.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.08 to a high of 74.95. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.52. Palco Metals' value of 41.88 is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palco Metals ranks #109 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palco Metals has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palco Metals' Days Inventory compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Palco Metals ranks #109 out of 688 companies for Days Inventory. This places Palco Metals in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.52. Palco Metals' value of 41.88 is 51.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Palco Metals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.08 to 74.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.53 vs. the industry median of 86.52, Palco Metals 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.52, based on 688 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. Palco Metals's current Days Inventory of 41.88 is 51.6% 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 Palco Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palco Metals's current Days Inventory is 41.88, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 31.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palco Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palco Metals (BOM:539121) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹176.49, compared to a current price of ₹140.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.88, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 31.53 and 51.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.52. Palco Metals' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Palco Metals (BOM:539121), the current Days Inventory is 41.88 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 Palco Metals (BOM:539121) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palco Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹140.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹176.49.
GuruFocus considers Palco Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539121:
Days Inventory: 41.88 (33% above median its 10-year median of 31.53)
GF Value™: ₹176.49 vs. price of ₹140.00 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#109 of 688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539121 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palco Metals Ltd is an India-based company. The company its subsidiary are incorporated to carry on the business of manufacturing and selling of Aluminum Wire rod & other Aluminum Dioxident like Aluminum Ingot, Aluminum Notchbar , Aluminum Shots, Aluminum Alloys. It has integrated facility to manufacture wire rods of various grades, Deoxident in the form of Aluminium substance, notchbar and cables & has laboratory to test all types of wire rod and cables. The company operates in single segment of manufacturing and trading of non-ferrous metals and all other activities.
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