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Balaji PhosphatesNSE:BALAJIPHOS -1.00%14 Days Inventory is 157.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 117.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:BALAJIPHOS with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Balaji Phosphates ranks worse than 74.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balaji Phosphates's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BALAJIPHOS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.18 Med: 117.42 Max: 160.09
Current: 160.09
During the past 5 years, Balaji Phosphates's highest Days Inventory was 160.09. The lowest was 92.18. And the median was 117.42.
NSE:BALAJIPHOS's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.39% of 246
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 102.57
vs NSE:BALAJIPHOS: 160.09
Balaji Phosphates's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (156.08) to Mar. 2026 (157.98).
It might indicate that Balaji Phosphates's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Balaji Phosphates's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.
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.
Balaji Phosphates's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.
Balaji Phosphates (NSE:BALAJIPHOS) 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.
Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates Days Inventory Related Terms
Balaji Phosphates Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balaji Phosphates'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:BALAJIPHOS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Balaji Phosphates's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates (NSE:BALAJIPHOS) has a Days Inventory of 157.98 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Balaji Phosphates and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 117.42. Over the past decade, Balaji Phosphates' Days Inventory has ranged from 92.18 to 160.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Balaji Phosphates ranks #183 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Balaji Phosphates' Days Inventory too high?
Balaji Phosphates' current Days Inventory of 157.98 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 117.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.18 to a high of 160.09. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 102.57. Balaji Phosphates' value of 157.98 is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balaji Phosphates ranks #183 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Balaji Phosphates has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balaji Phosphates' Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Balaji Phosphates ranks #183 out of 246 companies for Days Inventory. This places Balaji Phosphates in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 102.57. Balaji Phosphates' value of 157.98 is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Balaji Phosphates' own Days Inventory has ranged from 92.18 to 160.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 117.42 vs. the industry median of 102.57, Balaji Phosphates 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 102.57, based on 246 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. Balaji Phosphates's current Days Inventory of 157.98 is 54% 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 Balaji Phosphates and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 102.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balaji Phosphates's current Days Inventory is 157.98, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 117.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balaji Phosphates stock overvalued right now?
Balaji Phosphates (NSE:BALAJIPHOS) has a current Days Inventory of 157.98. The current Days Inventory is 157.98, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 117.42 and 54% above the Agriculture industry median of 102.57. Balaji Phosphates' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 4 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 Balaji Phosphates (NSE:BALAJIPHOS), the current Days Inventory is 157.98 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.
Balaji Phosphates Ltd manufactures and supplies Single Super Phosphate (SSP) in powder and granulated forms, NPK granulated and mixed fertilizers, and zinc sulphate. It sells products under the brand names RATNAM and BPPL to customers, including retailers, wholesalers, and state-owned cooperatives, with farmers being the end users. The company operates in two segments: Fertilizers and Weighbridge. The Fertilizers segment includes the manufacturing of single super phosphate fertilizers. The Weighbridge segment includes the manufacture of weighbridges and annual service maintenance. The key revenue is generated from the Fertilizers segment.
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