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International SteelsKAR:ISL -5.44%75 Days Inventory is 123.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 112.42. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨100.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, International Steels ranks worse than 70.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Steels's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ISL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 103.64 Med: 112.42 Max: 136.21
Current: 124.13
During the past 13 years, International Steels's highest Days Inventory was 136.21. The lowest was 103.64. And the median was 112.42.
KAR:ISL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 70.96% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs KAR:ISL: 124.13
International Steels's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (130.92) to Mar. 2026 (123.69).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
International Steels's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.
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.
International Steels's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.
International Steels (KAR:ISL) 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.
International Steels'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.
International Steels'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.
International Steels Days Inventory Related Terms
International Steels Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Steels'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:ISL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, International Steels'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.
International Steels Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Steels'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.
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a Days Inventory of 123.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on International Steels and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 112.42. Over the past decade, International Steels' Days Inventory has ranged from 103.64 to 136.21. According to the industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #413 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is International Steels' Days Inventory too high?
International Steels' current Days Inventory of 123.69 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 112.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 103.64 to a high of 136.21. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. International Steels' value of 123.69 is 42.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Steels ranks #413 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #413 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places International Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. International Steels' value of 123.69 is 42.9% above this benchmark. Historically, International Steels' own Days Inventory has ranged from 103.64 to 136.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 112.42 vs. the industry median of 86.57, International Steels 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. International Steels's current Days Inventory of 123.69 is 42.9% 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 International Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current Days Inventory is 123.69, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 112.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨100.04, compared to a current price of ₨84.24 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 123.69, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 112.42 and 42.9% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current Days Inventory is 123.69 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.
Is International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨84.24 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨100.04.
GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:
Days Inventory: 123.69 (10% above median its 10-year median of 112.42)
GF Value™: ₨100.04 vs. price of ₨84.24 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% above the Steel median (#413 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ISL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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