Alkali MetalsNSE:ALKALI +2.79%72 Days Inventory is 182.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 218.11. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALKALI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹119.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Alkali Metals ranks worse than 90.13% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Alkali Metals's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹288.4 Mil. Alkali Metals's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹144.0 Mil.
Hence, Alkali Metals's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 182.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkali Metals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ALKALI'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 183.37 Med: 218.11 Max: 374.57
Current: 197.51
During the past 13 years, Alkali Metals's highest Days Inventory was 374.57. The lowest was 183.37. And the median was 218.11.
NSE:ALKALI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 90.13% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs NSE:ALKALI: 197.51
Alkali Metals's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (185.00) to Mar. 2026 (182.72).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Alkali Metals's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.
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.
Alkali Metals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) 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.
Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals Days Inventory Related Terms
Alkali Metals Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkali Metals'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:ALKALI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkali Metals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) has a Days Inventory of 182.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alkali Metals and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 218.11. Over the past decade, Alkali Metals' Days Inventory has ranged from 183.37 to 374.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #1388 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Alkali Metals' Days Inventory too high?
Alkali Metals' current Days Inventory of 182.72 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 218.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 183.37 to a high of 374.57. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Alkali Metals' value of 182.72 is 126.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #1388 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alkali Metals has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkali Metals' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #1388 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alkali Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Alkali Metals' value of 182.72 is 126.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkali Metals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 183.37 to 374.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 218.11 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Alkali Metals 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 80.59, based on 1,540 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. Alkali Metals's current Days Inventory of 182.72 is 126.7% 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 Alkali Metals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkali Metals's current Days Inventory is 182.72, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 218.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkali Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹119.88, compared to a current price of ₹83.92 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 182.72, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 218.11 and 126.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Alkali Metals' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI), the current Days Inventory is 182.72 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹83.92 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹119.88.
GuruFocus considers Alkali Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALKALI:
Days Inventory: 182.72 (16% below median its 10-year median of 218.11)
GF Value™: ₹119.88 vs. price of ₹83.92 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 126.7% above the Chemicals median (#1388 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALKALI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkali Metals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the External segment. The product portfolio includes sodium and other metal derivatives like amides, hydrides, alkoxides, azides, tetrazoles, pyridine compounds, cyclic compounds, and others.
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