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Deepak ChemtexBOM:544036 +5.26%44 Days Inventory is 141.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 177% above its 10-year median of 51.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:544036 with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Deepak Chemtex ranks worse than 78.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deepak Chemtex's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544036'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.84 Med: 51.25 Max: 140.02
Current: 140.02
During the past 6 years, Deepak Chemtex's highest Days Inventory was 140.02. The lowest was 19.84. And the median was 51.25.
BOM:544036's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.91% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.09
vs BOM:544036: 140.02
Deepak Chemtex's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (79.58) to Mar. 2026 (141.90).
It might indicate that Deepak Chemtex'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.
Deepak Chemtex's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29.
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.
Deepak Chemtex's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
Deepak Chemtex (BOM:544036) 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.
Deepak Chemtex'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.
Deepak Chemtex'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.
Deepak Chemtex Days Inventory Related Terms
Deepak Chemtex Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deepak Chemtex'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:544036 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Deepak Chemtex'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.
Deepak Chemtex Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Deepak Chemtex's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deepak Chemtex'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.
Deepak Chemtex (BOM:544036) has a Days Inventory of 141.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Deepak Chemtex and its competitors. This is 177% above median its historical median of 51.25. Over the past decade, Deepak Chemtex's Days Inventory has ranged from 19.84 to 140.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Deepak Chemtex ranks #1216 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Deepak Chemtex's Days Inventory too high?
Deepak Chemtex's current Days Inventory of 141.90 is 177% above median its 10-year median of 51.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.84 to a high of 140.02. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Deepak Chemtex's value of 141.90 is 77.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deepak Chemtex ranks #1216 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deepak Chemtex has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deepak Chemtex's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Deepak Chemtex ranks #1216 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Deepak Chemtex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Deepak Chemtex's value of 141.90 is 77.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Deepak Chemtex's own Days Inventory has ranged from 19.84 to 140.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.25 vs. the industry median of 80.09, Deepak Chemtex 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 80.09, 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. Deepak Chemtex's current Days Inventory of 141.90 is 77.2% 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 Deepak Chemtex 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. Deepak Chemtex's current Days Inventory is 141.90, which is 177% above median its own 10-year median of 51.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deepak Chemtex stock overvalued right now?
Deepak Chemtex (BOM:544036) has a current Days Inventory of 141.90. The current Days Inventory is 141.90, which is 177% above median its 10-year median of 51.25 and 77.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.09. Deepak Chemtex's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Deepak Chemtex (BOM:544036), the current Days Inventory is 141.90 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.
Deepak Chemtex Ltd is engaged in manufacturing colorants finding applications in Food, Drug, Cosmetics, Cleaning compounds, Agriculture, and other industries. Colorants are formulations of chemical intermediates, pigments, or dyes and additives used to add color to various consumables. It also manufactures salt-free dyes used in the inkjet industry, pond dyes used in ponds, lakes, swimming pools, etc, and other colorants used in car wash products, portable sanitation cleaners, detergent & soap, fuel, oil & lubricants, smoke, seed treatment, crop protection, fertilizer indicators, floral dyes, etc.
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