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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%7 Days Inventory is 263.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 272.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks worse than 92.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSIL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 263.48 Med: 272.06 Max: 280.64
Current: 263.48
During the past 2 years, DCM Shriram International's highest Days Inventory was 280.64. The lowest was 263.48. And the median was 272.06.
NSE:DCMSIL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 92.21% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 91.35
vs NSE:DCMSIL: 263.48
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DCM Shriram International's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39.
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 International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) 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 International's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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 International's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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 International Days Inventory Related Terms
DCM Shriram International Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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 International Days Inventory Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Days Inventory
280.64
263.48
DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Days Inventory
280.64
263.48
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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 International Days Inventory vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International'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 International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a Days Inventory of 263.48 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 International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 272.06. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram International's Days Inventory has ranged from 263.48 to 280.64. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #142 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is DCM Shriram International's Days Inventory too high?
DCM Shriram International's current Days Inventory of 263.48 is near median its 10-year median of 272.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 263.48 to a high of 280.64. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Inventory is 91.35. DCM Shriram International's value of 263.48 is 188.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #142 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's Days Inventory compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #142 out of 154 companies for Days Inventory. This places DCM Shriram International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 91.35. DCM Shriram International's value of 263.48 is 188.4% above this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 263.48 to 280.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 272.06 vs. the industry median of 91.35, DCM Shriram International 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Distribution companies is 91.35, based on 154 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 International's current Days Inventory of 263.48 is 188.4% 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 International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Inventory is 91.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current Days Inventory is 263.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 272.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current Days Inventory of 263.48. The current Days Inventory is 263.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 272.06 and 188.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 91.35. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current Days Inventory is 263.48 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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