Birla CableNSE:BIRLACABLE +1.41%79 Days Inventory is 42.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 68.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:BIRLACABLE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹213.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Birla Cable ranks better than 87.53% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Birla Cable's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹790 Mil. Birla Cable's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,706 Mil.
Hence, Birla Cable's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Birla Cable's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BIRLACABLE'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.94 Med: 68.21 Max: 169.13
Current: 38.91
During the past 13 years, Birla Cable's highest Days Inventory was 169.13. The lowest was 37.94. And the median was 68.21.
NSE:BIRLACABLE's Days Inventory is ranked better than 87.53% of 2414
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.18
vs NSE:BIRLACABLE: 38.91
Birla Cable's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (37.21) to Mar. 2026 (42.24).
It might indicate that Birla Cable's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Birla Cable's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.16.
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.
Birla Cable's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.
Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) 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.
Birla Cable'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.
Birla Cable'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.
Birla Cable Days Inventory Related Terms
Birla Cable Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birla Cable'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:BIRLACABLE vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Birla Cable'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.
Birla Cable Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Birla Cable's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birla Cable'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.
Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) has a Days Inventory of 42.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Birla Cable and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 68.21. Over the past decade, Birla Cable's Days Inventory has ranged from 37.94 to 169.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Birla Cable ranks #301 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Birla Cable's Days Inventory too high?
Birla Cable's current Days Inventory of 42.24 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 68.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.94 to a high of 169.13. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. Birla Cable's value of 42.24 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birla Cable ranks #301 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Birla Cable has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birla Cable's Days Inventory compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Birla Cable ranks #301 out of 2414 companies for Days Inventory. This places Birla Cable in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. Birla Cable's value of 42.24 is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Birla Cable's own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.94 to 169.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.21 vs. the industry median of 94.18, Birla Cable 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 a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.18, based on 2,414 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. Birla Cable's current Days Inventory of 42.24 is 55.1% 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 Birla Cable and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birla Cable's current Days Inventory is 42.24, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 68.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birla Cable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹213.49, compared to a current price of ₹189.40 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.24, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 68.21 and 55.1% below the Hardware industry median of 94.18. Birla Cable's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE), the current Days Inventory is 42.24 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 Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Cable stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹189.40 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹213.49.
GuruFocus considers Birla Cable to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BIRLACABLE:
Days Inventory: 42.24 (38% below median its 10-year median of 68.21)
GF Value™: ₹213.49 vs. price of ₹189.40 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% below the Hardware median (#301 of 2414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BIRLACABLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birla Cable Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of telecommunication cables, consisting of both copper and optical fiber, and other types of specialty wires and cables. Its geographical segments include Domestic Market (within India) and Overseas Market (outside India). The firm offers products in various categories such as optical fiber cables, including armored and unarmored, di-electric self-supporting aerial, figure-8 type aerial, drop, and interconnect cables. It also offers specialty cables, such as stainless steel wire armored tactical, coaxial, switchboard, screened PCM, and CAT cables, as well as automobile wires. In addition, the company provides telecom fiber accessories comprising connectors, adapters, pigtails, and cable accessories.
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