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Galaxy SurfactantsBOM:540935 -0.01%85 Days Inventory is 74.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 74.05. GuruFocus rates BOM:540935 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,312.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Galaxy Surfactants ranks better than 56.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galaxy Surfactants's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540935'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.88 Med: 74.05 Max: 84.19
Current: 72.68
During the past 13 years, Galaxy Surfactants's highest Days Inventory was 84.19. The lowest was 64.88. And the median was 74.05.
BOM:540935's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.39% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.09
vs BOM:540935: 72.68
Galaxy Surfactants's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (81.71) to Mar. 2026 (74.27).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Galaxy Surfactants's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.
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.
Galaxy Surfactants's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935) 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.
Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants Days Inventory Related Terms
Galaxy Surfactants Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galaxy Surfactants'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.
BOM:540935 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Galaxy Surfactants's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935) has a Days Inventory of 74.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Galaxy Surfactants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.05. Over the past decade, Galaxy Surfactants' Days Inventory has ranged from 64.88 to 84.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #672 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Galaxy Surfactants' Days Inventory too high?
Galaxy Surfactants' current Days Inventory of 74.27 is near median its 10-year median of 74.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.88 to a high of 84.19. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Galaxy Surfactants' value of 74.27 is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #672 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Galaxy Surfactants has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galaxy Surfactants' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #672 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Galaxy Surfactants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Galaxy Surfactants' value of 74.27 is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Galaxy Surfactants' own Days Inventory has ranged from 64.88 to 84.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.05 vs. the industry median of 80.09, Galaxy Surfactants 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.09, based on 1,541 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. Galaxy Surfactants's current Days Inventory of 74.27 is 7.3% 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 Galaxy Surfactants and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galaxy Surfactants's current Days Inventory is 74.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galaxy Surfactants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,312.55, compared to a current price of ₹1,933.95 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 74.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.05 and 7.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.09. Galaxy Surfactants' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935), the current Days Inventory is 74.27 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 Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Surfactants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,933.95 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,312.55.
GuruFocus considers Galaxy Surfactants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540935:
Days Inventory: 74.27 (near median its 10-year median of 74.05)
GF Value™: ₹3,312.55 vs. price of ₹1,933.95 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% below the Chemicals median (#672 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540935 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd is an India-based company that engages in the manufacture and marketing of specialty chemicals for the home and personal care industry. It offers a wide range of specialty chemicals which include surfactants, mild surfactants, rheology modifiers, pearlizing agents, conditioning agents, proteins, and quats for personal care. It has one segment which is the home and personal care ingredients. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and also has an overseas presence.
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