Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) Days Inventory: 72.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Below Median

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NSE:DREDGECORP Dredging Corp of India Ltd NSE:DREDGECORP
65 GF Score
Price ₹1,003.10
GF Value ₹870.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dredging of India Days Inventory?

Dredging of India NSE:DREDGECORP -2.19% 65 Days Inventory is 72.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 320.84. GuruFocus rates NSE:DREDGECORP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹870.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,490 Construction companies, Dredging of India ranks worse than 80.34% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dredging of India's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,760 Mil. Dredging of India's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,221 Mil. Hence, Dredging of India's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dredging of India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:DREDGECORP' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 137.29   Med: 320.84   Max: 11249.81
Current: 154.23

During the past 13 years, Dredging of India's highest Days Inventory was 11249.81. The lowest was 137.29. And the median was 320.84.

NSE:DREDGECORP's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
80.34% of 1490 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.76 vs NSE:DREDGECORP: 154.23

Dredging of India's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (159.55) to Mar. 2026 (72.33).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Dredging of India's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.26.

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. Dredging of India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.


Dredging of India  (NSE:DREDGECORP) 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.

Dredging of India'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.

Dredging of India'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.


Dredging of India Days Inventory Related Terms


Dredging of India Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dredging of India'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.

Dredging of India Days Inventory Chart

Dredging of India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Dredging of India 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:DREDGECORP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dredging of India'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.


Dredging of India Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dredging of India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dredging of India's Days Inventory falls into.


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Dredging of India Days Inventory Calculation

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

Dredging of India'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
=( (1340.859 + 1762.692) / 2 ) / 3823.234*365
=1551.7755 / 3823.234*365
=148.15

Dredging of India'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
=( (1757.904 + 1762.692) / 2 ) / 2220.896*365 / 4
=1760.298 / 2220.896*365 / 4
=72.33

* 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 72.33 mean?
Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) has a Days Inventory of 72.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dredging of India and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 320.84. Over the past decade, Dredging of India's Days Inventory has ranged from 137.29 to 11,249.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #1197 out of 1490 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Dredging of India's Days Inventory too high?
Dredging of India's current Days Inventory of 72.33 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 320.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 137.29 to a high of 11,249.81. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.76. Dredging of India's value of 72.33 is 45.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #1197 out of 1490 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dredging of India has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dredging of India's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #1197 out of 1490 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dredging of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.76. Dredging of India's value of 72.33 is 45.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dredging of India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 137.29 to 11,249.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 320.84 vs. the industry median of 49.76, Dredging of India 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.76, based on 1,490 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. Dredging of India's current Days Inventory of 72.33 is 45.4% 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 Dredging of India and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dredging of India's current Days Inventory is 72.33, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 320.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dredging of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹870.14, compared to a current price of ₹1,003.10 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 72.33, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 320.84 and 45.4% above the Construction industry median of 49.76. Dredging of India's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP), the current Days Inventory is 72.33 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 Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dredging of India stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,003.10 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹870.14. GuruFocus considers Dredging of India to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DREDGECORP:

  • Days Inventory: 72.33 (77% below median its 10-year median of 320.84)
  • GF Value™: ₹870.14 vs. price of ₹1,003.10 (15.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.4% above the Construction median (#1197 of 1490)

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


Dredging of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 523618:India
Address HB Colony Main Road, Dredge House, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam, AP, IND, 530022
Dredging Corp of India Ltd provides integrated dredging and related marine services for ports, maritime trade, beach nourishment, reclamation, and inland dredging majorly across India. The company operates a fleet of dredgers to deepen and maintain sea coasts, river sides, canals, and ports, supporting expanding port operations driven by government initiatives such as the Sagarmala Programme. It also pursues business opportunities in overseas markets including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Revenue is generated through contracts with majority ports and maritime organizations, as well as emerging industrial and infrastructure projects requiring dredging services.
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