Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals (NSE:DEEPAKFERT) Days Inventory: 73.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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NSE:DEEPAKFERT Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp Ltd NSE:DEEPAKFERT
77 GF Score
Price ₹1,647.40
GF Value ₹1,302.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Days Inventory?

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals NSE:DEEPAKFERT +0.79% 77 Days Inventory is 73.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 61.85. GuruFocus rates NSE:DEEPAKFERT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,302.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals ranks better than 59.94% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,378 Mil. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹21,707 Mil. Hence, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:DEEPAKFERT' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.41   Med: 61.85   Max: 81.56
Current: 69.14

During the past 13 years, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's highest Days Inventory was 81.56. The lowest was 50.41. And the median was 61.85.

NSE:DEEPAKFERT's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.94% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.12 vs NSE:DEEPAKFERT: 69.14

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (55.11) to Mar. 2026 (73.05). It might indicate that Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.

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. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.


Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals  (NSE:DEEPAKFERT) 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.

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals'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.

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals'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.


Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Days Inventory Related Terms


Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals'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.

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Days Inventory Chart

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:DEEPAKFERT vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals'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.


Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Days Inventory falls into.


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Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (10688 + 17377.7) / 2 ) / 80002.9*365
=14032.85 / 80002.9*365
=64.02

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 17377.7) / 1 ) / 21706.6*365 / 4
=17377.7 / 21706.6*365 / 4
=73.05

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 73.05 mean?
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals (NSE:DEEPAKFERT) has a Days Inventory of 73.05 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 61.85. Over the past decade, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 50.41 to 81.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals ranks #617 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' current Days Inventory of 73.05 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 61.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.41 to a high of 81.56. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.12. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' value of 73.05 is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals ranks #617 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals ranks #617 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.12. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' value of 73.05 is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.41 to 81.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.85 vs. the industry median of 80.12, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals 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 80.12, based on 1,540 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. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's current Days Inventory of 73.05 is 8.8% 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 Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals's current Days Inventory is 73.05, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 61.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals (NSE:DEEPAKFERT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,302.59, compared to a current price of ₹1,647.40 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 73.05, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 61.85 and 8.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.12. Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals (NSE:DEEPAKFERT), the current Days Inventory is 73.05 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 Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals (NSE:DEEPAKFERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,647.40 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,302.59. GuruFocus considers Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DEEPAKFERT:

  • Days Inventory: 73.05 (18% above median its 10-year median of 61.85)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,302.59 vs. price of ₹1,647.40 (26.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.8% below the Chemicals median (#617 of 1540)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DEEPAKFERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 500645:India
Address Survey No. 93, Sai Hira, Mundhwa, Pune, MH, IND, 411036
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp Ltd carries on business in fertilizers, agri-services, bulk chemicals, mining chemicals, and value-added real estate. The segments of the company are Chemicals, Fertilizers, Realty, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Chemicals segment, which includes the manufacturing and trading of mining and industrial chemicals such as nitric acid, iso propyl alcohol, food-grade liquid carbon dioxide, and methanol, among others. The company caters mainly to the needs of the Indian Markets.
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