Astec LifesciencesNSE:ASTEC +1.16%74 Days Inventory is 114.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 137.47. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTEC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹982.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Astec Lifesciences ranks worse than 80.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Lifesciences's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ASTEC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 110.82 Med: 137.47 Max: 276.98
Current: 193.13
During the past 13 years, Astec Lifesciences's highest Days Inventory was 276.98. The lowest was 110.82. And the median was 137.47.
NSE:ASTEC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 80.57% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 104.85
vs NSE:ASTEC: 193.13
Astec Lifesciences's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (198.31) to Mar. 2026 (114.16).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Astec Lifesciences's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.
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.
Astec Lifesciences's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.
Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) 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.
Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences Days Inventory Related Terms
Astec Lifesciences Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Lifesciences'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:ASTEC vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Astec Lifesciences's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) has a Days Inventory of 114.16 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Astec Lifesciences and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 137.47. Over the past decade, Astec Lifesciences' Days Inventory has ranged from 110.82 to 276.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #199 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Astec Lifesciences' Days Inventory too high?
Astec Lifesciences' current Days Inventory of 114.16 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 137.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 110.82 to a high of 276.98. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. Astec Lifesciences' value of 114.16 is 8.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #199 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astec Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Lifesciences' Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Astec Lifesciences ranks #199 out of 247 companies for Days Inventory. This places Astec Lifesciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. Astec Lifesciences' value of 114.16 is 8.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Astec Lifesciences' own Days Inventory has ranged from 110.82 to 276.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 137.47 vs. the industry median of 104.85, Astec Lifesciences 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 Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 104.85, based on 247 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. Astec Lifesciences's current Days Inventory of 114.16 is 8.9% 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 Astec Lifesciences and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Lifesciences's current Days Inventory is 114.16, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 137.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹982.45, compared to a current price of ₹721.95 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 114.16, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 137.47 and 8.9% above the Agriculture industry median of 104.85. Astec Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC), the current Days Inventory is 114.16 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹721.95 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹982.45.
GuruFocus considers Astec Lifesciences to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTEC:
Days Inventory: 114.16 (17% below median its 10-year median of 137.47)
GF Value™: ₹982.45 vs. price of ₹721.95 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% above the Agriculture median (#199 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Lifesciences Ltd manufactures & distributes a wide range of Agrochemical active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. The company's products include agrochemicals, such as Triazole Fungicides, Herbicides, and Insecticides. The company is also into Intermediates & Specialty chemicals. Geographically, all the operations of the firm function through India; however, its products are sold in the Indian and overseas markets. It operates in the business segment of Agrochemicals and has a business presence in India and outside India.
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