Chatha Foods (BOM:544151) Days Inventory: 49.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Above Median

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BOM:544151 Chatha Foods Ltd BOM:544151
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What is Chatha Foods Days Inventory?

Chatha Foods BOM:544151 +6.97% 36 Days Inventory is 49.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 36.68. GuruFocus rates BOM:544151 with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,875 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chatha Foods ranks better than 78.56% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chatha Foods's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹158 Mil. Chatha Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹580 Mil. Hence, Chatha Foods's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.86.

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

BOM:544151' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.66   Med: 36.68   Max: 46.2
Current: 46.2

During the past 6 years, Chatha Foods's highest Days Inventory was 46.20. The lowest was 31.66. And the median was 36.68.

BOM:544151's Days Inventory is ranked better than
78.56% of 1875 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04 vs BOM:544151: 46.20

Chatha Foods's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (41.99) to Mar. 2026 (49.86). It might indicate that Chatha Foods's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chatha Foods's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.66.

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. Chatha Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.


Chatha Foods  (BOM:544151) 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.

Chatha Foods'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.

Chatha Foods'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.


Chatha Foods Days Inventory Related Terms


Chatha Foods Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chatha Foods'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.

Chatha Foods Days Inventory Chart

Chatha Foods Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 31.66 33.31 40.05 40.10 42.54

Chatha Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 50.11 45.09 41.99 46.32 49.86

BOM:544151 vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chatha Foods'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.


Chatha Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chatha Foods's Days Inventory falls into.


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Chatha Foods Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chatha Foods'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
=( (137.209 + 141.498) / 2 ) / 1195.759*365
=139.3535 / 1195.759*365
=42.54

Chatha Foods'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (175.365 + 141.498) / 2 ) / 579.929*365 / 2
=158.4315 / 579.929*365 / 2
=49.86

* 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 49.86 mean?
Chatha Foods (BOM:544151) has a Days Inventory of 49.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chatha Foods and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 36.68. Over the past decade, Chatha Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 31.66 to 46.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Chatha Foods ranks #402 out of 1875 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Chatha Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Chatha Foods' current Days Inventory of 49.86 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 36.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.66 to a high of 46.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Chatha Foods' value of 49.86 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chatha Foods ranks #402 out of 1875 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chatha Foods has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chatha Foods' Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chatha Foods ranks #402 out of 1875 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chatha Foods in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Chatha Foods' value of 49.86 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Chatha Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.66 to 46.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.68 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Chatha Foods 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 1,875 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. Chatha Foods's current Days Inventory of 49.86 is 40% 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 Chatha Foods 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. Chatha Foods's current Days Inventory is 49.86, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 36.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chatha Foods stock overvalued right now?
Chatha Foods (BOM:544151) has a current Days Inventory of 49.86. The current Days Inventory is 49.86, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 36.68 and 40% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Chatha Foods' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Chatha Foods (BOM:544151), the current Days Inventory is 49.86 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.

Chatha Foods Business Description

Address Chandigarh - Ambala Highway, Village Chaundheri, Post office Dapper, District Mohali, Mohali, PB, IND, 140506
Chatha Foods Ltd is a frozen food processor, serving top QSRs (Quick Serving Restaurants), CDRs (Casual Dining Restaurants), and other players in the HoReCa (Hotel-Restaurant-Catering) segment. Its product portfolio includes three categories: Non-Vegetarian, Vegetarian, and Plant-Based. Non-Vegetarian: Manufactures and sells non-vegetarian products such as pizza toppings, sandwich fillings, burger patties, snacks, and more to QSR's, CDR's, and other HoReCa segment players. Vegetarian: Manufactures and sells vegetarian products such as pizza toppings, sandwich fillings, burger patties, taco fillings. Plant-Based: It manufactures and sells plant-based products such as plant-based sausages, salami, and pepperoni; Indian snacks like kebabs, tikkas & samosas; plant-based nuggets & burger.
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