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Arabian PetroleumNSE:ARABIAN +4.27%66 Days Inventory is 50.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 46.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:ARABIAN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹121.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Oil & Gas companies, Arabian Petroleum ranks worse than 69.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Petroleum's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ARABIAN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.54 Med: 46.31 Max: 54.86
Current: 51.57
During the past 7 years, Arabian Petroleum's highest Days Inventory was 54.86. The lowest was 37.54. And the median was 46.31.
NSE:ARABIAN's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 69.6% of 694
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.92
vs NSE:ARABIAN: 51.57
Arabian Petroleum's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (47.92) to Mar. 2026 (50.11).
It might indicate that Arabian Petroleum's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Arabian Petroleum's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Arabian Petroleum's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.
Arabian Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN) 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.
Arabian Petroleum's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Arabian Petroleum's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Arabian Petroleum Days Inventory Related Terms
Arabian Petroleum Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian Petroleum'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:ARABIAN vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Arabian Petroleum'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.
Arabian Petroleum Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arabian Petroleum's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Petroleum'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.
Arabian Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN) has a Days Inventory of 50.11 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Arabian Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.31. Over the past decade, Arabian Petroleum's Days Inventory has ranged from 37.54 to 54.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Petroleum ranks #483 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Arabian Petroleum's Days Inventory too high?
Arabian Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 50.11 is near median its 10-year median of 46.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.54 to a high of 54.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.92. Arabian Petroleum's value of 50.11 is 62.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Petroleum ranks #483 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Petroleum's Days Inventory compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arabian Petroleum ranks #483 out of 694 companies for Days Inventory. This places Arabian Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.92. Arabian Petroleum's value of 50.11 is 62.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Petroleum's own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.54 to 54.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.31 vs. the industry median of 30.92, Arabian Petroleum 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.92, based on 694 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. Arabian Petroleum's current Days Inventory of 50.11 is 62.1% 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 Arabian Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Petroleum's current Days Inventory is 50.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹121.48, compared to a current price of ₹85.50 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.31 and 62.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.92. Arabian Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Arabian Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN), the current Days Inventory is 50.11 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 Arabian Petroleum (NSE:ARABIAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹85.50 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹121.48.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Petroleum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ARABIAN:
Days Inventory: 50.11 (near median its 10-year median of 46.31)
GF Value™: ₹121.48 vs. price of ₹85.50 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#483 of 694)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ARABIAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Petroleum Ltd is a company engaged in the business of manufacturing a wide range of Lubricants, including Specialty Oils, Coolants etc , used for Industrial and Automotive applications. The business is categorized into two distinctive product divisions, which include Automotive Lubricants - Arzol and Industrial Lubricants-SPL. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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