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Castrol IndiaNSE:CASTROLIND -0.27%82 Days Inventory is 61.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 68.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:CASTROLIND with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹217.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Castrol India ranks worse than 77.23% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Castrol India's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,463 Mil. Castrol India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,149 Mil.
Hence, Castrol India's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Castrol India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CASTROLIND'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.79 Med: 68.7 Max: 85.16
Current: 66.64
During the past 13 years, Castrol India's highest Days Inventory was 85.16. The lowest was 61.79. And the median was 68.70.
NSE:CASTROLIND's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 77.23% of 685
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.01
vs NSE:CASTROLIND: 66.64
Castrol India's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (62.67) to Mar. 2026 (61.18).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Castrol India's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49.
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.
Castrol India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) 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.
Castrol 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.
Castrol 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.
Castrol India Days Inventory Related Terms
Castrol India Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castrol 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.
NSE:CASTROLIND vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Castrol 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.
Castrol India Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Castrol India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castrol India'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.
Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) has a Days Inventory of 61.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Castrol India and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 68.70. Over the past decade, Castrol India's Days Inventory has ranged from 61.79 to 85.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Castrol India ranks #529 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Castrol India's Days Inventory too high?
Castrol India's current Days Inventory of 61.18 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 68.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.79 to a high of 85.16. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Castrol India's value of 61.18 is 97.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castrol India ranks #529 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Castrol India has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castrol India's Days Inventory compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Castrol India ranks #529 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Castrol India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Castrol India's value of 61.18 is 97.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Castrol India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 61.79 to 85.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.70 vs. the industry median of 31.01, Castrol 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 685 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. Castrol India's current Days Inventory of 61.18 is 97.3% 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 Castrol India and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castrol India's current Days Inventory is 61.18, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 68.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castrol India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹217.18, compared to a current price of ₹184.79 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 61.18, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 68.70 and 97.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.01. Castrol India's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND), the current Days Inventory is 61.18 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 Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castrol India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹184.79 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹217.18.
GuruFocus considers Castrol India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CASTROLIND:
Days Inventory: 61.18 (11% below median its 10-year median of 68.70)
GF Value™: ₹217.18 vs. price of ₹184.79 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#529 of 685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CASTROLIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castrol India Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of automotive and industrial lubricants and related services. It sells its products under the Castrol brand. The company's reportable business segment consists of a single segment: lubricants. The majority of all revenue comes from India.
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