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Patel RetailBOM:544487 +0.52%17 Days Inventory is 82.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 65.16. GuruFocus rates BOM:544487 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Retail - Cyclical companies, Patel Retail ranks better than 51.28% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Patel Retail's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,596 Mil. Patel Retail's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,865 Mil.
Hence, Patel Retail's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patel Retail's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544487'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.21 Med: 65.16 Max: 101.43
Current: 101.43
During the past 4 years, Patel Retail's highest Days Inventory was 101.43. The lowest was 32.21. And the median was 65.16.
BOM:544487's Days Inventory is ranked better than 51.28% of 1094
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 103.7
vs BOM:544487: 101.43
Patel Retail's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (82.69).
It might indicate that Patel Retail'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.
Patel Retail's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.10.
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 Retail's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
Patel Retail (BOM:544487) 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 Retail'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.
Patel Retail'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.
Patel Retail Days Inventory Related Terms
Patel Retail Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patel Retail'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Patel Retail'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 Retail Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Patel Retail's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patel Retail'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 Retail (BOM:544487) has a Days Inventory of 82.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Patel Retail and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 65.16. Over the past decade, Patel Retail's Days Inventory has ranged from 32.21 to 101.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Patel Retail ranks #533 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Patel Retail's Days Inventory too high?
Patel Retail's current Days Inventory of 82.69 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 65.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.21 to a high of 101.43. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 103.70. Patel Retail's value of 82.69 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patel Retail ranks #533 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patel Retail has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Retail's Days Inventory compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Patel Retail ranks #533 out of 1094 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Patel Retail in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 103.70. Patel Retail's value of 82.69 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Patel Retail's own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.21 to 101.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.16 vs. the industry median of 103.70, Patel Retail 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 103.70, based on 1,094 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 Retail's current Days Inventory of 82.69 is 20.3% 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 Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 103.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patel Retail's current Days Inventory is 82.69, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 65.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Retail stock overvalued right now?
Patel Retail (BOM:544487) has a current Days Inventory of 82.69. The current Days Inventory is 82.69, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 65.16 and 20.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 103.70. Patel Retail's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 Retail (BOM:544487), the current Days Inventory is 82.69 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 Retail Ltd is engaged as a retail supermarket chain operating in tier-III cities and nearby suburban areas, with focus on value retail, offering food, non-food (FMCG), general merchandise and apparel catering to the needs of the entire family. Its operations are spread across the suburban area of Thane and Raigad district in Maharashtra. The company operates and manages approximately forty three (43) stores, with a Retail Business Area25 of approx. 1,78,946 square feet.
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