Altern EnergyKAR:ALTN +0.98%44 Days Inventory is 45.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 37.29. GuruFocus rates KAR:ALTN with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Altern Energy ranks better than 57.19% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Altern Energy's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨38.2 Mil. Altern Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨76.4 Mil.
Hence, Altern Energy's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Altern Energy's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ALTN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.09 Med: 37.29 Max: 116.81
Current: 22.25
During the past 13 years, Altern Energy's highest Days Inventory was 116.81. The lowest was 15.09. And the median was 37.29.
KAR:ALTN's Days Inventory is ranked better than 57.19% of 334
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 27.9
vs KAR:ALTN: 22.25
Altern Energy's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (190.25) to Mar. 2026 (45.62).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Altern Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.00.
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.
Altern Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) 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.
Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy Days Inventory Related Terms
Altern Energy Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altern Energy'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.
KAR:ALTN vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy Days Inventory vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Altern Energy's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) has a Days Inventory of 45.62 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Altern Energy and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 37.29. Over the past decade, Altern Energy's Days Inventory has ranged from 15.09 to 116.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Altern Energy ranks #143 out of 334 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Altern Energy's Days Inventory too high?
Altern Energy's current Days Inventory of 45.62 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 37.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.09 to a high of 116.81. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Altern Energy's value of 45.62 is 63.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altern Energy ranks #143 out of 334 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Altern Energy has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altern Energy's Days Inventory compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Altern Energy ranks #143 out of 334 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Altern Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Altern Energy's value of 45.62 is 63.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Altern Energy's own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.09 to 116.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.29 vs. the industry median of 27.90, Altern Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 27.90, based on 334 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. Altern Energy's current Days Inventory of 45.62 is 63.5% 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 Altern Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Inventory is 27.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altern Energy's current Days Inventory is 45.62, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 37.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altern Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨0.72, compared to a current price of ₨8.28 — trading 1050% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 45.62, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 37.29 and 63.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 27.90. Altern Energy's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN), the current Days Inventory is 45.62 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 Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨8.28 is trading 1050% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨0.72.
GuruFocus considers Altern Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ALTN:
Days Inventory: 45.62 (22% above median its 10-year median of 37.29)
GF Value™: ₨0.72 vs. price of ₨8.28 (1050% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#143 of 334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ALTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altern Energy Ltd generates and supplies electric power to the Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan from its thermal power plant. It operates in the engineering, power, chemicals, and agriculture sectors. The company's principal activity is to build, own, operate, and maintain a gas-fired power plant having a gross capacity of 32 Mega Watts.
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