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Patel Chem SpecialitiesBOM:544460 +1.59%18 Days Inventory is 50.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 51.82. GuruFocus rates BOM:544460 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Patel Chem Specialities ranks better than 74.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patel Chem Specialities's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544460'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.93 Med: 51.82 Max: 54.7
Current: 53.03
During the past 5 years, Patel Chem Specialities's highest Days Inventory was 54.70. The lowest was 11.93. And the median was 51.82.
BOM:544460's Days Inventory is ranked better than 74.12% of 1542
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.08
vs BOM:544460: 53.03
Patel Chem Specialities's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (58.31) to Mar. 2026 (50.20).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Patel Chem Specialities's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.64.
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.
Patel Chem Specialities's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) 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.
Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities Days Inventory Related Terms
Patel Chem Specialities Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Patel Chem Specialities's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a Days Inventory of 50.20 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Patel Chem Specialities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.82. Over the past decade, Patel Chem Specialities' Days Inventory has ranged from 11.93 to 54.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #399 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Patel Chem Specialities' Days Inventory too high?
Patel Chem Specialities' current Days Inventory of 50.20 is near median its 10-year median of 51.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.93 to a high of 54.70. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.08. Patel Chem Specialities' value of 50.20 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #399 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patel Chem Specialities has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Chem Specialities' Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #399 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Patel Chem Specialities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.08. Patel Chem Specialities' value of 50.20 is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Patel Chem Specialities' own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.93 to 54.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.82 vs. the industry median of 80.08, Patel Chem Specialities 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 80.08, based on 1,542 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. Patel Chem Specialities's current Days Inventory of 50.20 is 37.3% 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 Patel Chem Specialities and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patel Chem Specialities's current Days Inventory is 50.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Chem Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a current Days Inventory of 50.20. The current Days Inventory is 50.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.82 and 37.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.08. Patel Chem Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460), the current Days Inventory is 50.20 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.
Patel Chem Specialities Ltd operates in the field of specialty chemicals, particularly focusing on the production of cellulose-based excipients. It manufactures a diverse products that are critical to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, cosmetics, and numerous industrial applications. These chemicals are fundamental in the formulation of essential products such as tablets, food additives, personal care items, and industrial formulations. Its products play vital roles as binders, disintegrants, thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents, each serving a specialized function across multiple sectors.
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