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DCM Shriram Fine ChemicalsNSE:DSFCL -1.99%10 Days Inventory is 71.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 73.09. GuruFocus rates NSE:DSFCL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks better than 57.52% on this metric.
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 Fine Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.07.
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 Fine Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) 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 Fine Chemicals'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 Fine Chemicals'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 Fine Chemicals Days Inventory Related Terms
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals 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 Fine Chemicals Days Inventory Chart
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Days Inventory
74.25
71.93
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Days Inventory
74.25
71.93
NSE:DSFCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals'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 Fine Chemicals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals'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 Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a Days Inventory of 71.93 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 Fine Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.09. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 71.93 to 74.25. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #655 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' Days Inventory too high?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' current Days Inventory of 71.93 is near median its 10-year median of 73.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.93 to a high of 74.25. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.08. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 71.93 is 10.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #655 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #655 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This puts DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.08. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 71.93 is 10.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 71.93 to 74.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.09 vs. the industry median of 80.08, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals 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 80.08, based on 1,542 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 Fine Chemicals's current Days Inventory of 71.93 is 10.2% 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 DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's current Days Inventory is 71.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a current Days Inventory of 71.93. The current Days Inventory is 71.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.09 and 10.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.08. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 2 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 Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL), the current Days Inventory is 71.93 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.
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DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd is a company specializing in the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products. Its operations include the production of organic and inorganic chemicals, drug intermediates, and chlor-alkali derivatives for industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and water treatment.
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