Sayaji Industries (BOM:540728) Days Inventory: 49.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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BOM:540728 Sayaji Industries Ltd BOM:540728
55 GF Score
Price ₹102.00
GF Value ₹66.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sayaji Industries Days Inventory?

Sayaji Industries BOM:540728 +1.59% 55 Days Inventory is 49.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 43.94. GuruFocus rates BOM:540728 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹66.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,874 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sayaji Industries ranks better than 77.75% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sayaji Industries's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹988 Mil. Sayaji Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,826 Mil. Hence, Sayaji Industries's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.38.

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

BOM:540728' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.43   Med: 43.94   Max: 58.13
Current: 47.1

During the past 13 years, Sayaji Industries's highest Days Inventory was 58.13. The lowest was 33.43. And the median was 43.94.

BOM:540728's Days Inventory is ranked better than
77.75% of 1874 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04 vs BOM:540728: 47.10

Sayaji Industries's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (44.11) to Mar. 2026 (49.38). It might indicate that Sayaji Industries's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sayaji Industries's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85.

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. Sayaji Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.


Sayaji Industries  (BOM:540728) 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.

Sayaji Industries'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.

Sayaji Industries'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.


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Sayaji Industries Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sayaji Industries'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.

Sayaji Industries Days Inventory Chart

Sayaji Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Sayaji Industries 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:540728 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Sayaji Industries'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.


Sayaji Industries Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sayaji Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sayaji Industries's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sayaji Industries Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sayaji Industries'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
=( (920.432 + 987.897) / 2 ) / 7918.529*365
=954.1645 / 7918.529*365
=43.98

Sayaji Industries'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 + 987.897) / 1 ) / 1825.546*365 / 4
=987.897 / 1825.546*365 / 4
=49.38

* 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 49.38 mean?
Sayaji Industries (BOM:540728) has a Days Inventory of 49.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sayaji Industries and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 43.94. Over the past decade, Sayaji Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 33.43 to 58.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sayaji Industries ranks #417 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Sayaji Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Sayaji Industries' current Days Inventory of 49.38 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 43.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.43 to a high of 58.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Sayaji Industries' value of 49.38 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sayaji Industries ranks #417 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sayaji Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sayaji Industries' Days Inventory compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sayaji Industries ranks #417 out of 1874 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sayaji Industries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Sayaji Industries' value of 49.38 is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sayaji Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 33.43 to 58.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.94 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Sayaji Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.04, based on 1,874 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. Sayaji Industries's current Days Inventory of 49.38 is 40.5% 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 Sayaji Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sayaji Industries's current Days Inventory is 49.38, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 43.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sayaji Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sayaji Industries (BOM:540728) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹66.76, compared to a current price of ₹102.00 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.38, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 43.94 and 40.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Sayaji Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Sayaji Industries (BOM:540728), the current Days Inventory is 49.38 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 Sayaji Industries (BOM:540728) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sayaji Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹102.00 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹66.76. GuruFocus considers Sayaji Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540728:

  • Days Inventory: 49.38 (12% above median its 10-year median of 43.94)
  • GF Value™: ₹66.76 vs. price of ₹102.00 (52.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#417 of 1874)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540728 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sayaji Industries Business Description

Address Ambli-Bopal Road, 2nd Floor, ONE42, North Tower, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380058
Sayaji Industries Ltd is an India-based company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of starches and their derivatives like Liquid Glucose, Dextrose Monohydrate, Dextrose Anhydrous, Sorbitol, and its by-products like Maize Oil, Maize Gluten. The reporting segments of the company are agro processing-maize, agri seeds, and spray-dried food products. The company is also engaged in the manufacturing of caramel color, spray drying of fruits and vegetable powder, and processing and selling of seeds. The company caters its products to the textile, pharmaceutical, foods, and beverages industries, paper and packaging, confectionery, soaps, detergent industries, seeds industries., and other related industries.
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