Balu Forge IndustriesNSE:BALUFORGE +2.88%78 Days Inventory is 78.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 61.18. GuruFocus rates NSE:BALUFORGE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹629.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Balu Forge Industries ranks better than 81.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balu Forge Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BALUFORGE'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.59 Med: 61.18 Max: 65.72
Current: 64.65
During the past 13 years, Balu Forge Industries's highest Days Inventory was 65.72. The lowest was 51.59. And the median was 61.18.
NSE:BALUFORGE's Days Inventory is ranked better than 81.44% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs NSE:BALUFORGE: 64.65
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Balu Forge Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
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.
Balu Forge Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.
Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE) 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.
Balu Forge Industries'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.
Balu Forge Industries'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.
Balu Forge Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Balu Forge Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balu Forge Industries'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:BALUFORGE vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Balu Forge Industries'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.
Balu Forge Industries Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Balu Forge Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balu Forge Industries'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.
Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE) has a Days Inventory of 78.57 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Balu Forge Industries and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 61.18. Over the past decade, Balu Forge Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 51.59 to 65.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Balu Forge Industries ranks #551 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Balu Forge Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Balu Forge Industries' current Days Inventory of 78.57 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 61.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.59 to a high of 65.72. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Balu Forge Industries' value of 78.57 is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balu Forge Industries ranks #551 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Balu Forge Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balu Forge Industries' Days Inventory compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Balu Forge Industries ranks #551 out of 2969 companies for Days Inventory. This places Balu Forge Industries in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Balu Forge Industries' value of 78.57 is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Balu Forge Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 51.59 to 65.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.18 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Balu Forge Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,969 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. Balu Forge Industries's current Days Inventory of 78.57 is 34.2% 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 Balu Forge Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balu Forge Industries's current Days Inventory is 78.57, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 61.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balu Forge Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹629.66, compared to a current price of ₹465.10 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.57, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 61.18 and 34.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Balu Forge Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE), the current Days Inventory is 78.57 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 Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balu Forge Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹465.10 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹629.66.
GuruFocus considers Balu Forge Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BALUFORGE:
Days Inventory: 78.57 (28% above median its 10-year median of 61.18)
GF Value™: ₹629.66 vs. price of ₹465.10 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% below the Industrial Products median (#551 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BALUFORGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balu Forge Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of steel forging. The company is a supplier of crankshafts to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India and other countries. It serves railways; car manufacturers; industrial vehicles; defense; oil and gas; agriculture; pumps and other industries. It has a single operating segment: Manufacturing and selling Steel Forging Products. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from outside India.
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