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DCM ShriramNSE:DCMSHRIRAM -0.72%73 Days Inventory is 140.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 123.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSHRIRAM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,246.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Conglomerates companies, DCM Shriram ranks worse than 67.61% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). DCM Shriram's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹31,081 Mil. DCM Shriram's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹20,178 Mil.
Hence, DCM Shriram's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 140.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSHRIRAM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 104.48 Med: 123.95 Max: 145.57
Current: 110.46
During the past 13 years, DCM Shriram's highest Days Inventory was 145.57. The lowest was 104.48. And the median was 123.95.
NSE:DCMSHRIRAM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 67.61% of 497
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.2
vs NSE:DCMSHRIRAM: 110.46
DCM Shriram's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (145.60) to Mar. 2026 (140.56).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DCM Shriram's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
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.
DCM Shriram's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.
DCM Shriram (NSE:DCMSHRIRAM) 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.
DCM Shriram'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.
DCM Shriram'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.
DCM Shriram Days Inventory Related Terms
DCM Shriram Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DCM Shriram'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:DCMSHRIRAM vs HON, MMM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, DCM Shriram'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.
DCM Shriram Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram'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.
DCM Shriram (NSE:DCMSHRIRAM) has a Days Inventory of 140.56 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DCM Shriram and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 123.95. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram's Days Inventory has ranged from 104.48 to 145.57. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram ranks #336 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is DCM Shriram's Days Inventory too high?
DCM Shriram's current Days Inventory of 140.56 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 123.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 104.48 to a high of 145.57. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. DCM Shriram's value of 140.56 is 92% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram ranks #336 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Shriram has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram ranks #336 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places DCM Shriram in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. DCM Shriram's value of 140.56 is 92% above this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram's own Days Inventory has ranged from 104.48 to 145.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 123.95 vs. the industry median of 73.20, DCM Shriram 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.20, based on 497 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. DCM Shriram's current Days Inventory of 140.56 is 92% 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 DCM Shriram and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram's current Days Inventory is 140.56, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 123.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCM Shriram (NSE:DCMSHRIRAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,246.64, compared to a current price of ₹1,028.30 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 140.56, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 123.95 and 92% above the Conglomerates industry median of 73.20. DCM Shriram's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 DCM Shriram (NSE:DCMSHRIRAM), the current Days Inventory is 140.56 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 DCM Shriram (NSE:DCMSHRIRAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCM Shriram stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,028.30 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,246.64.
GuruFocus considers DCM Shriram to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DCMSHRIRAM:
Days Inventory: 140.56 (13% above median its 10-year median of 123.95)
GF Value™: ₹1,246.64 vs. price of ₹1,028.30 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92% above the Conglomerates median (#336 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DCMSHRIRAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DCM Shriram Ltd is an Indian conglomerate company which comprises of Agri-Rural, Chlor-Vinyl and value-added businesses. The company's business activities include the manufacture of fertilisers and pesticides, basic inorganic chemicals N.E.C and refining sugar. The company produces Urea & SSP fertilisers, sugar, farm inputs such as DAP, caustic soda, chlorine, calcium carbide, PVC resins, PVC compounds, power, and cement. Its Agri-input business produces hybrid seeds, pesticides, Bulk fertilizers, micro-nutrients and other value-added inputs. In addition, company engaged in research, production, processing, extension activities and marketing. The company manages its business in six segments; Fertilisers, Chloro-Vinyl, Shriram Farm solution, Bioseed, Sugar, and others.
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