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3M IndiaNSE:3MINDIA -1.62%88 Days Inventory is 89.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 84.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:3MINDIA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹38,267.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 497 Conglomerates companies, 3M India ranks worse than 57.34% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). 3M India's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,230 Mil. 3M India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,426 Mil.
Hence, 3M India's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 89.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for 3M India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:3MINDIA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.41 Med: 84.71 Max: 99.73
Current: 87.8
During the past 13 years, 3M India's highest Days Inventory was 99.73. The lowest was 79.41. And the median was 84.71.
NSE:3MINDIA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 57.34% of 497
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.2
vs NSE:3MINDIA: 87.80
3M India's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (83.64) to Mar. 2026 (89.12).
It might indicate that 3M India's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
3M India's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.02.
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.
3M India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.
3M India (NSE:3MINDIA) 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.
3M 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.
3M 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.
3M India Days Inventory Related Terms
3M India Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 3M 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.
NSE:3MINDIA vs HON, MMM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M 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.
3M India Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 3M India'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.
3M India (NSE:3MINDIA) has a Days Inventory of 89.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on 3M India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.71. Over the past decade, 3M India's Days Inventory has ranged from 79.41 to 99.73. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M India ranks #285 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is 3M India's Days Inventory too high?
3M India's current Days Inventory of 89.12 is near median its 10-year median of 84.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.41 to a high of 99.73. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. 3M India's value of 89.12 is 21.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3M India ranks #285 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, 3M India has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M India's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M India ranks #285 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places 3M India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. 3M India's value of 89.12 is 21.7% above this benchmark. Historically, 3M India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 79.41 to 99.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.71 vs. the industry median of 73.20, 3M India 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.20, based on 497 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. 3M India's current Days Inventory of 89.12 is 21.7% 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 3M India and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3M India's current Days Inventory is 89.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3M India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M India (NSE:3MINDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹38,267.31, compared to a current price of ₹34,870.00 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 89.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.71 and 21.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 73.20. 3M India's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 3M India (NSE:3MINDIA), the current Days Inventory is 89.12 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 3M India (NSE:3MINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3M India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹34,870.00 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹38,267.31.
GuruFocus considers 3M India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:3MINDIA:
Days Inventory: 89.12 (near median its 10-year median of 84.71)
GF Value™: ₹38,267.31 vs. price of ₹34,870.00 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% above the Conglomerates median (#285 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:3MINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
3M India Ltd is an Indian conglomerate operating in various industries. The company's operating segments are; the Safety and Industrial segment which offers solutions including personal safety products, industrial adhesives and tapes, abrasives, electrical products, and products for the automotive aftermarket. Transportation and Electronics which derives maximum revenue, consist of products for automotive and aerospace, commercial solutions, materials, and solutions for transportation safety. The Consumer business segment serves consumers with home care, office supplies and stationery, home improvement, and consumer healthcare products; and the Healthcare segment provides products and services such as medical and surgical supplies, oral care solutions and filtration.
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