GAILF (GAIL (India)) Days Inventory: 15.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is GAIL (India) Days Inventory?

GAIL (India) GAILF 90 Days Inventory is 15.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 16.73. GuruFocus rates GAILF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, GAIL (India) ranks better than 59.11% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). GAIL (India)'s Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $555 Mil. GAIL (India)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,233 Mil. Hence, GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

GAILF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.85   Med: 16.73   Max: 24.36
Current: 17.77

During the past 13 years, GAIL (India)'s highest Days Inventory was 24.36. The lowest was 12.85. And the median was 16.73.

GAILF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.11% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.535 vs GAILF: 17.77

GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (18.92) to Mar. 2026 (15.68).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. GAIL (India)'s Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.82.

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. GAIL (India)'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.


GAIL (India)  (OTCPK:GAILF) 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.

GAIL (India)'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.

GAIL (India)'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.


GAIL (India) Days Inventory Related Terms


GAIL (India) Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GAIL (India)'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.

GAIL (India) Days Inventory Chart

GAIL (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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GAIL (India) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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GAILF vs ATO, NI, UGI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, GAIL (India)'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.


GAIL (India) Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory falls into.


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GAIL (India) Days Inventory Calculation

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

GAIL (India)'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
=( (722.355 + 555.379) / 2 ) / 12647.928*365
=638.867 / 12647.928*365
=18.44

GAIL (India)'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 555.379) / 1 ) / 3232.578*365 / 4
=555.379 / 3232.578*365 / 4
=15.68

* 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 15.68 mean?
GAIL (India) (GAILF) has a Days Inventory of 15.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on GAIL (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.73. Over the past decade, GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory has ranged from 12.85 to 24.36. According to the industry distribution chart, GAIL (India) ranks #184 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory too high?
GAIL (India)'s current Days Inventory of 15.68 is near median its 10-year median of 16.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.85 to a high of 24.36. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.54. GAIL (India)'s value of 15.68 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GAIL (India) ranks #184 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GAIL (India) has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GAIL (India)'s Days Inventory compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, GAIL (India) ranks #184 out of 450 companies for Days Inventory. This puts GAIL (India) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.54. GAIL (India)'s value of 15.68 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, GAIL (India)'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.85 to 24.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.73 vs. the industry median of 22.54, GAIL (India) 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.54, based on 450 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. GAIL (India)'s current Days Inventory of 15.68 is 30.4% 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 GAIL (India) and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GAIL (India)'s current Days Inventory is 15.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GAIL (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAIL (India) (GAILF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.26, compared to a current price of $10.75 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.73 and 30.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.54. GAIL (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 GAIL (India) (GAILF), the current Days Inventory is 15.68 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.

Is GAIL (India) (GAILF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GAIL (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.75 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.26. GuruFocus considers GAIL (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GAILF:

  • Days Inventory: 15.68 (near median its 10-year median of 16.73)
  • GF Value™: $11.26 vs. price of $10.75 (4.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#184 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GAILF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GAIL (India) Business Description

Address 16, Bhikaiji Cama Place, Gail Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi, IND, 110066
GAIL (India) Ltd is an Indian natural gas processing and distribution company of which the Government of India owns a majority of shares. GAIL India's core business is the sale and transmission of both natural gas and a variety of LPGs, or liquefied petroleum gases. The company segments its operations into Transmission services; Natural Gas Marketing; Petrochemicals; LPG and Other Liquid Hydrocarbon; and Other Segments, which includes City Gas Distribution (CGD), Exploration and Production (E&P), Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) & Power Generation. The company generates key revenue from Natural Gas Marketing.
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