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Chemfab AlkaliesNSE:CHEMFAB +0.60%74 Days Inventory is 48.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 27.15. GuruFocus rates NSE:CHEMFAB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹549.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Chemfab Alkalies ranks better than 81.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemfab Alkalies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CHEMFAB'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.04 Med: 27.15 Max: 45
Current: 44.71
During the past 13 years, Chemfab Alkalies's highest Days Inventory was 45.00. The lowest was 15.04. And the median was 27.15.
NSE:CHEMFAB's Days Inventory is ranked better than 81.71% of 1542
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.165
vs NSE:CHEMFAB: 44.71
Chemfab Alkalies's Days Inventory
increased
from Jun. 2025 (41.18) to Jun. 2026 (48.17).
It might indicate that Chemfab Alkalies's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Chemfab Alkalies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.89.
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.
Chemfab Alkalies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.35.
Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) 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.
Chemfab Alkalies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Chemfab Alkalies's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Chemfab Alkalies Days Inventory Related Terms
Chemfab Alkalies Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chemfab Alkalies'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:CHEMFAB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemfab Alkalies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) has a Days Inventory of 48.17 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chemfab Alkalies and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 27.15. Over the past decade, Chemfab Alkalies' Days Inventory has ranged from 15.04 to 45.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #282 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Chemfab Alkalies' Days Inventory too high?
Chemfab Alkalies' current Days Inventory of 48.17 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 27.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.04 to a high of 45.00. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 48.17 is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #282 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemfab Alkalies has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemfab Alkalies' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #282 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chemfab Alkalies in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 48.17 is 39.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chemfab Alkalies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.04 to 45.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.15 vs. the industry median of 80.17, Chemfab Alkalies 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.17, 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. Chemfab Alkalies's current Days Inventory of 48.17 is 39.9% 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 Chemfab Alkalies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemfab Alkalies's current Days Inventory is 48.17, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 27.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemfab Alkalies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹549.66, compared to a current price of ₹376.95 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 48.17, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 27.15 and 39.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.17. Chemfab Alkalies' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB), the current Days Inventory is 48.17 as of Jun. 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹376.95 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹549.66.
GuruFocus considers Chemfab Alkalies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHEMFAB:
Days Inventory: 48.17 (77% above median its 10-year median of 27.15)
GF Value™: ₹549.66 vs. price of ₹376.95 (31.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% below the Chemicals median (#282 of 1542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHEMFAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemfab Alkalies Ltd is a chemical company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Caustic Soda Lye, Caustic Soda Flakes, Hydrogen Gas, Liquid Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite or Bleach Liquor. The company's operating segment includes Chemicals and related Products/Services and PVC-O Pipes. It generates maximum revenue from the Chemicals and related Products/Services segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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