Deccan CementsNSE:DECCANCE +0.46%66 Days Inventory is 235.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 303.90. GuruFocus rates NSE:DECCANCE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹533.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Deccan Cements ranks worse than 91.84% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Deccan Cements's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,034 Mil. Deccan Cements's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹401 Mil.
Hence, Deccan Cements's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 235.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deccan Cements's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DECCANCE'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.93 Med: 303.9 Max: 541.95
Current: 365.34
During the past 13 years, Deccan Cements's highest Days Inventory was 541.95. The lowest was 92.93. And the median was 303.90.
NSE:DECCANCE's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 91.84% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21
vs NSE:DECCANCE: 365.34
Deccan Cements's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (1,109.50) to Mar. 2026 (235.13).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Deccan Cements's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.
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.
Deccan Cements's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) 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.
Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements Days Inventory Related Terms
Deccan Cements Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deccan Cements'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:DECCANCE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Deccan Cements's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) has a Days Inventory of 235.13 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Deccan Cements and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 303.90. Over the past decade, Deccan Cements' Days Inventory has ranged from 92.93 to 541.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #360 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Deccan Cements' Days Inventory too high?
Deccan Cements' current Days Inventory of 235.13 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 303.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.93 to a high of 541.95. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Deccan Cements' value of 235.13 is 160.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #360 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deccan Cements has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deccan Cements' Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #360 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Deccan Cements in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Deccan Cements' value of 235.13 is 160.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Deccan Cements' own Days Inventory has ranged from 92.93 to 541.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 303.90 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Deccan Cements 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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. Deccan Cements's current Days Inventory of 235.13 is 160.6% 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 Deccan Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deccan Cements's current Days Inventory is 235.13, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 303.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deccan Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹533.66, compared to a current price of ₹577.05 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 235.13, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 303.90 and 160.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Deccan Cements' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE), the current Days Inventory is 235.13 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 Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Cements stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹577.05 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹533.66.
GuruFocus considers Deccan Cements to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DECCANCE:
Days Inventory: 235.13 (23% below median its 10-year median of 303.90)
GF Value™: ₹533.66 vs. price of ₹577.05 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160.6% above the Building Materials median (#360 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DECCANCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deccan Cements Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of cement in India. In addition, it is also engaged in the generation of electricity. Its power division includes Thermal, Hydel, and Wind. The The company operates in a single product segment and the product is a generic one with small variations in the form of OPC, PPC, SRC, speciality chemicals etc.
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