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APL Apollo TubesNSE:APLAPOLLO +0.16%97 Days Inventory is 25.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 36.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:APLAPOLLO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,092.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, APL Apollo Tubes ranks better than 89.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for APL Apollo Tubes's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:APLAPOLLO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.57 Med: 36.95 Max: 58.15
Current: 32.22
During the past 13 years, APL Apollo Tubes's highest Days Inventory was 58.15. The lowest was 25.57. And the median was 36.95.
NSE:APLAPOLLO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 89.86% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs NSE:APLAPOLLO: 32.22
APL Apollo Tubes's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (31.53) to Mar. 2026 (25.04).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
APL Apollo Tubes's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.64.
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.
APL Apollo Tubes's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.
APL Apollo Tubes (NSE:APLAPOLLO) 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.
APL Apollo Tubes'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.
APL Apollo Tubes'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.
APL Apollo Tubes Days Inventory Related Terms
APL Apollo Tubes Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APL Apollo Tubes'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:APLAPOLLO vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, APL Apollo Tubes'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.
APL Apollo Tubes Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, APL Apollo Tubes's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APL Apollo Tubes'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.
APL Apollo Tubes (NSE:APLAPOLLO) has a Days Inventory of 25.04 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on APL Apollo Tubes and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 36.95. Over the past decade, APL Apollo Tubes' Days Inventory has ranged from 25.57 to 58.15. According to the industry distribution chart, APL Apollo Tubes ranks #59 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is APL Apollo Tubes' Days Inventory too high?
APL Apollo Tubes' current Days Inventory of 25.04 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 36.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.57 to a high of 58.15. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. APL Apollo Tubes' value of 25.04 is 71.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APL Apollo Tubes ranks #59 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APL Apollo Tubes has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APL Apollo Tubes' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, APL Apollo Tubes ranks #59 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places APL Apollo Tubes in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. APL Apollo Tubes' value of 25.04 is 71.1% below this benchmark. Historically, APL Apollo Tubes' own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.57 to 58.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.95 vs. the industry median of 86.57, APL Apollo Tubes 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 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. APL Apollo Tubes's current Days Inventory of 25.04 is 71.1% 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 APL Apollo Tubes 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. APL Apollo Tubes's current Days Inventory is 25.04, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 36.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APL Apollo Tubes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APL Apollo Tubes (NSE:APLAPOLLO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,092.60, compared to a current price of ₹1,795.40 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 25.04, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 36.95 and 71.1% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. APL Apollo Tubes' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 APL Apollo Tubes (NSE:APLAPOLLO), the current Days Inventory is 25.04 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 APL Apollo Tubes (NSE:APLAPOLLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APL Apollo Tubes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,795.40 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,092.60.
GuruFocus considers APL Apollo Tubes to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:APLAPOLLO:
Days Inventory: 25.04 (32% below median its 10-year median of 36.95)
GF Value™: ₹2,092.60 vs. price of ₹1,795.40 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% below the Steel median (#59 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:APLAPOLLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APL Apollo Tubes Ltd is a manufacturer of steel pipes and tubes. Its multi-product offerings include Pre- Galvanized Tubes, Structural Steel Tubes, Galvanized Tubes, MS Black Pipes and Hollow Sections. It operates in a single segment, which is the business of production of ERW steel tubes. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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