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Century EnkaNSE:CENTENKA +3.79%68 Days Inventory is 71.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 70.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:CENTENKA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹427.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Century Enka ranks better than 67% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Century Enka's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,599 Mil. Century Enka's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,330 Mil.
Hence, Century Enka's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Enka's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CENTENKA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.76 Med: 70.44 Max: 90.61
Current: 90.61
During the past 13 years, Century Enka's highest Days Inventory was 90.61. The lowest was 54.76. And the median was 70.44.
NSE:CENTENKA's Days Inventory is ranked better than 67% of 1006
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.7
vs NSE:CENTENKA: 90.61
Century Enka's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (85.30) to Mar. 2026 (71.21).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Century Enka's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.
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.
Century Enka's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.
Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) 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.
Century Enka'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.
Century Enka'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.
Century Enka Days Inventory Related Terms
Century Enka Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Enka'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Century Enka'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.
Century Enka Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Century Enka's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Enka'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.
Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) has a Days Inventory of 71.21 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Century Enka and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.44. Over the past decade, Century Enka's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.76 to 90.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #332 out of 1006 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Century Enka's Days Inventory too high?
Century Enka's current Days Inventory of 71.21 is near median its 10-year median of 70.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.76 to a high of 90.61. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.70. Century Enka's value of 71.21 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #332 out of 1006 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Enka has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Enka's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Century Enka ranks #332 out of 1006 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Century Enka in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.70. Century Enka's value of 71.21 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Enka's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.76 to 90.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.44 vs. the industry median of 132.70, Century Enka 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.70, based on 1,006 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. Century Enka's current Days Inventory of 71.21 is 46.3% 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 Century Enka and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Enka's current Days Inventory is 71.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Enka stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹427.24, compared to a current price of ₹549.85 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 71.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.44 and 46.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.70. Century Enka's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA), the current Days Inventory is 71.21 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 Century Enka (NSE:CENTENKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Enka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹549.85 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹427.24.
GuruFocus considers Century Enka to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CENTENKA:
Days Inventory: 71.21 (near median its 10-year median of 70.44)
GF Value™: ₹427.24 vs. price of ₹549.85 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#332 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CENTENKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Enka Ltd is engaged in the business of synthetic yarn and related products in India. Its products include polyester filament yarns, fabrics, nylon filament yarns, polyester chips, and nylon chips. Its nylon tyre cord fabrics are used as reinforcement material in bias tyres and nylon textile yarns are used in the apparel industry. Geographically the firm caters its services only in India. The company derives its revenue from the manufacturing and selling of synthetic yarn and related goods. Its products include: Mono filament, Mother Yarn, Multifilament Yarns, TOW, yarn, Greige Fabric and Dipped Fabric.
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