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Bharat DynamicsNSE:BDL -0.52%86 Days Inventory is 2,337.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 386% above its 10-year median of 480.63. GuruFocus rates NSE:BDL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,253.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Aerospace & Defense companies, Bharat Dynamics ranks worse than 98.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bharat Dynamics's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BDL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 259.71 Med: 480.63 Max: 1085.41
Current: 1042.41
During the past 13 years, Bharat Dynamics's highest Days Inventory was 1085.41. The lowest was 259.71. And the median was 480.63.
NSE:BDL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 98.17% of 327
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 139.44
vs NSE:BDL: 1042.41
Bharat Dynamics's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (229.40) to Mar. 2026 (2,337.61).
It might indicate that Bharat Dynamics's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Bharat Dynamics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.
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.
Bharat Dynamics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.47.
Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) 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.
Bharat Dynamics'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.
Bharat Dynamics'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.
Bharat Dynamics Days Inventory Related Terms
Bharat Dynamics Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bharat Dynamics'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:BDL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Bharat Dynamics'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.
Bharat Dynamics Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Bharat Dynamics's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Dynamics'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.
Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) has a Days Inventory of 2,337.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. This is 386% above median its historical median of 480.63. Over the past decade, Bharat Dynamics' Days Inventory has ranged from 259.71 to 1,085.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #321 out of 327 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is Bharat Dynamics' Days Inventory too high?
Bharat Dynamics' current Days Inventory of 2,337.61 is 386% above median its 10-year median of 480.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 259.71 to a high of 1,085.41. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Bharat Dynamics' value of 2,337.61 is 1576.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #321 out of 327 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bharat Dynamics has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Dynamics' Days Inventory compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Bharat Dynamics ranks #321 out of 327 companies for Days Inventory. This places Bharat Dynamics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Bharat Dynamics' value of 2,337.61 is 1576.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bharat Dynamics' own Days Inventory has ranged from 259.71 to 1,085.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 480.63 vs. the industry median of 139.44, Bharat Dynamics 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 139.44, based on 327 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. Bharat Dynamics's current Days Inventory of 2,337.61 is 1576.4% 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 Bharat Dynamics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 139.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Dynamics's current Days Inventory is 2,337.61, which is 386% above median its own 10-year median of 480.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Dynamics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,253.59, compared to a current price of ₹1,271.20 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2,337.61, which is 386% above median its 10-year median of 480.63 and 1576.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 139.44. Bharat Dynamics' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL), the current Days Inventory is 2,337.61 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 Bharat Dynamics (NSE:BDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Dynamics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,271.20 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,253.59.
GuruFocus considers Bharat Dynamics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BDL:
Days Inventory: 2,337.61 (386% above median its 10-year median of 480.63)
GF Value™: ₹1,253.59 vs. price of ₹1,271.20 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1576.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#321 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Missiles and allied Defence equipment. The Company provides the majority of its goods and services to the Indian Armed Forces and the Government of India. Its products comprise Milan-2T ATGM, Helina, Astra Weapon System, FLAME, Anti-Submarine Warfare Suite (ASW SUITE), Astra Weapon Systemothers, and Others.
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