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Afloat EnterprisesBOM:543377 +0.33%42 Days Inventory is 4,306.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 929% above its 10-year median of 418.57. GuruFocus rates BOM:543377 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Afloat Enterprises ranks worse than 99.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afloat Enterprises's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543377'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.55 Med: 418.57 Max: 3094.66
Current: 3075.86
During the past 8 years, Afloat Enterprises's highest Days Inventory was 3094.66. The lowest was 10.55. And the median was 418.57.
BOM:543377's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 99.83% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs BOM:543377: 3075.86
Afloat Enterprises's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (410.26) to Mar. 2026 (4,306.83).
It might indicate that Afloat Enterprises'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.
Afloat Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.
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.
Afloat Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.12.
Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) 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.
Afloat Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Afloat Enterprises's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Afloat Enterprises Days Inventory Related Terms
Afloat Enterprises Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afloat Enterprises'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:543377 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Afloat Enterprises'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.
Afloat Enterprises Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Afloat Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afloat Enterprises'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.
Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) has a Days Inventory of 4,306.83 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Afloat Enterprises and its competitors. This is 929% above median its historical median of 418.57. Over the past decade, Afloat Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 10.55 to 3,094.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Afloat Enterprises ranks #581 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Afloat Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Afloat Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 4,306.83 is 929% above median its 10-year median of 418.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.55 to a high of 3,094.66. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Afloat Enterprises' value of 4,306.83 is 4875% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afloat Enterprises ranks #581 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Afloat Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afloat Enterprises' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Afloat Enterprises ranks #581 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Afloat Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Afloat Enterprises' value of 4,306.83 is 4875% above this benchmark. Historically, Afloat Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.55 to 3,094.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 418.57 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Afloat Enterprises 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Afloat Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 4,306.83 is 4875% 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 Afloat Enterprises and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afloat Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 4,306.83, which is 929% above median its own 10-year median of 418.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afloat Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.72, compared to a current price of ₹12.23 — trading 611% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 4,306.83, which is 929% above median its 10-year median of 418.57 and 4875% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Afloat Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377), the current Days Inventory is 4,306.83 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 Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afloat Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.23 is trading 611% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.72.
GuruFocus considers Afloat Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543377:
Days Inventory: 4,306.83 (929% above median its 10-year median of 418.57)
GF Value™: ₹1.72 vs. price of ₹12.23 (611% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4875% above the Steel median (#581 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afloat Enterprises Ltd operates in the trading of metals, with a core focus on iron and steel products. The company's business activities include the manufacture, production, procurement, conversion, sale, and trading of various iron and steel items such as tin plates, ETP sheets, and stainless products. Additionally, it deals in commodities like diamonds, gold, wheat, rice, and oils, engaging in trading both within India and internationally. The company generates revenue prominently from its metal trading operations and commodities trading. Its operations are majorly based in India, serving various industrial and commodity markets across the country and abroad.
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