Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) Days Inventory: 136.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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NSE:BERGEPAINT Berger Paints India Ltd NSE:BERGEPAINT
97 GF Score
Price ₹493.70
GF Value ₹589.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Berger Paints India Days Inventory?

Berger Paints India NSE:BERGEPAINT -0.92% 97 Days Inventory is 136.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 122.96. GuruFocus rates NSE:BERGEPAINT with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹589.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints India ranks worse than 73.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Berger Paints India's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹23,932 Mil. Berger Paints India's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16,007 Mil. Hence, Berger Paints India's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 136.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Berger Paints India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:BERGEPAINT' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 110.2   Med: 122.96   Max: 136.23
Current: 124.42

During the past 13 years, Berger Paints India's highest Days Inventory was 136.23. The lowest was 110.20. And the median was 122.96.

NSE:BERGEPAINT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
73.67% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.37 vs NSE:BERGEPAINT: 124.42

Berger Paints India's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (139.38) to Mar. 2026 (136.43).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Berger Paints India's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

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. Berger Paints India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.


Berger Paints India  (NSE:BERGEPAINT) 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.

Berger Paints India'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.

Berger Paints India'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.


Berger Paints India Days Inventory Related Terms


Berger Paints India Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints India'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.

Berger Paints India Days Inventory Chart

Berger Paints India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Berger Paints India Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:BERGEPAINT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints India'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.


Berger Paints India Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints India's Days Inventory falls into.


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Berger Paints India Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Berger Paints India's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (23661.4 + 23932.3) / 2 ) / 68272.6*365
=23796.85 / 68272.6*365
=127.22

Berger Paints India's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 23932.3) / 1 ) / 16006.8*365 / 4
=23932.3 / 16006.8*365 / 4
=136.43

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 136.43 mean?
Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) has a Days Inventory of 136.43 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Berger Paints India and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 122.96. Over the past decade, Berger Paints India's Days Inventory has ranged from 110.20 to 136.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints India ranks #1136 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Berger Paints India's Days Inventory too high?
Berger Paints India's current Days Inventory of 136.43 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 122.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 110.20 to a high of 136.23. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Berger Paints India's value of 136.43 is 69.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints India ranks #1136 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Berger Paints India has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints India's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints India ranks #1136 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Berger Paints India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Berger Paints India's value of 136.43 is 69.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Berger Paints India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 110.20 to 136.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 122.96 vs. the industry median of 80.37, Berger Paints India 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.37, based on 1,542 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. Berger Paints India's current Days Inventory of 136.43 is 69.8% 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 Berger Paints India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints India's current Days Inventory is 136.43, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 122.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹589.52, compared to a current price of ₹493.70 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 136.43, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 122.96 and 69.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.37. Berger Paints India's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT), the current Days Inventory is 136.43 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 Berger Paints India (NSE:BERGEPAINT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹493.70 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹589.52. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BERGEPAINT:

  • Days Inventory: 136.43 (11% above median its 10-year median of 122.96)
  • GF Value™: ₹589.52 vs. price of ₹493.70 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.8% above the Chemicals median (#1136 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BERGEPAINT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Berger Paints India Business Description

Other Exchanges 509480:India
Address Plot No. CF-4, Action Area-IC, New Town, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 017
Berger Paints India Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of paints, coatings, and sealants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the sale of decorative acrylic paints used for interior and exterior housing, wood coatings, primers, thinners, and putties under the Berger brand name. The company also sells industrial paints to the automotive industry as well as protective and powder coatings used to protect steel, concrete, furniture, hospital items, and garden tools. All the revenue comes from India.
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