Devson Catalyst (BOM:544823) Days Inventory: 84.82 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Above Median

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What is Devson Catalyst Days Inventory?

Devson Catalyst BOM:544823 +0.46% 24 Days Inventory is 84.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 49.17. GuruFocus rates BOM:544823 with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Devson Catalyst ranks better than 69.76% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Devson Catalyst's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹52.3 Mil. Devson Catalyst's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹112.6 Mil. Hence, Devson Catalyst's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.82.

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

BOM:544823' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.57   Med: 49.17   Max: 68.57
Current: 57.53

During the past 4 years, Devson Catalyst's highest Days Inventory was 68.57. The lowest was 26.57. And the median was 49.17.

BOM:544823's Days Inventory is ranked better than
69.76% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.44 vs BOM:544823: 57.53

Devson Catalyst's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (84.82). It might indicate that Devson Catalyst'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. Devson Catalyst's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15.

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. Devson Catalyst's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.


Devson Catalyst  (BOM:544823) 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.

Devson Catalyst'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.

Devson Catalyst'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.


Devson Catalyst Days Inventory Related Terms


Devson Catalyst Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Devson Catalyst'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.

Devson Catalyst Days Inventory Chart

Devson Catalyst Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
61.02 37.31 26.57 68.57

Devson Catalyst Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.93 84.82

BOM:544823 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Devson Catalyst'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.


Devson Catalyst Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Devson Catalyst's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Devson Catalyst's Days Inventory falls into.


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Devson Catalyst Days Inventory Calculation

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

Devson Catalyst'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
=( (27.717 + 77.477) / 2 ) / 279.977*365
=52.597 / 279.977*365
=68.57

Devson Catalyst'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
=( (27.185 + 77.477) / 2 ) / 112.594*365 / 2
=52.331 / 112.594*365 / 2
=84.82

* 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 84.82 mean?
Devson Catalyst (BOM:544823) has a Days Inventory of 84.82 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Devson Catalyst and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 49.17. Over the past decade, Devson Catalyst's Days Inventory has ranged from 26.57 to 68.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Devson Catalyst ranks #470 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Devson Catalyst's Days Inventory too high?
Devson Catalyst's current Days Inventory of 84.82 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 49.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.57 to a high of 68.57. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.44. Devson Catalyst's value of 84.82 is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Devson Catalyst ranks #470 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Devson Catalyst has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Devson Catalyst's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Devson Catalyst ranks #470 out of 1554 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Devson Catalyst in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.44. Devson Catalyst's value of 84.82 is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Devson Catalyst's own Days Inventory has ranged from 26.57 to 68.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.17 vs. the industry median of 80.44, Devson Catalyst 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 80.44, based on 1,554 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. Devson Catalyst's current Days Inventory of 84.82 is 5.4% 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 Devson Catalyst and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Devson Catalyst's current Days Inventory is 84.82, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 49.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Devson Catalyst stock overvalued right now?
Devson Catalyst (BOM:544823) has a current Days Inventory of 84.82. The current Days Inventory is 84.82, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 49.17 and 5.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.44. Devson Catalyst's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 5 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 Devson Catalyst (BOM:544823), the current Days Inventory is 84.82 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.

Devson Catalyst Business Description

Address Plot No 213 To 218, and 233 To 237, Phase II, Ambawadi, GIDC, Wadhwancity, Surendra Nagar, Wadhwancity, GJ, IND, 363030
Devson Catalyst Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing catalysts, adsorbents and ceramic balls, catering to industries such as oil and gas refineries, petrochemicals, steel, fertilizers, and other industrial processing sectors. The Company has a presence in both the domestic and international markets. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of Catalysts, which enable chemical reactions to occur faster and more efficiently without being consumed during the process, in the domestic markets.
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