Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) Days Inventory: 277.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


NSE:EKC Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd NSE:EKC
81 GF Score
Price ₹115.02
GF Value ₹148.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Days Inventory?

Everest Kanto Cylinder NSE:EKC +0.88% 81 Days Inventory is 277.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 247.43. GuruFocus rates NSE:EKC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹148.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks worse than 83.19% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Everest Kanto Cylinder's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,265 Mil. Everest Kanto Cylinder's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,730 Mil. Hence, Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 277.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:EKC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 136.54   Med: 247.43   Max: 352.58
Current: 241.32

During the past 13 years, Everest Kanto Cylinder's highest Days Inventory was 352.58. The lowest was 136.54. And the median was 247.43.

NSE:EKC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
83.19% of 2969 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs NSE:EKC: 241.32

Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (179.01) to Mar. 2026 (277.62). It might indicate that Everest Kanto Cylinder's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Everest Kanto Cylinder's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.

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. Everest Kanto Cylinder's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.47.


Everest Kanto Cylinder  (NSE:EKC) 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.

Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.

Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.


Everest Kanto Cylinder Days Inventory Related Terms


Everest Kanto Cylinder Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.

Everest Kanto Cylinder Days Inventory Chart

Everest Kanto Cylinder Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Everest Kanto Cylinder 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:EKC vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.


Everest Kanto Cylinder Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory falls into.


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Everest Kanto Cylinder Days Inventory Calculation

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

Everest Kanto Cylinder'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
=( (4809.4 + 5264.6) / 2 ) / 7445.4*365
=5037 / 7445.4*365
=246.93

Everest Kanto Cylinder'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 + 5264.6) / 1 ) / 1730.4*365 / 4
=5264.6 / 1730.4*365 / 4
=277.62

* 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 277.62 mean?
Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) has a Days Inventory of 277.62 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Everest Kanto Cylinder and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 247.43. Over the past decade, Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory has ranged from 136.54 to 352.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #2470 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory too high?
Everest Kanto Cylinder's current Days Inventory of 277.62 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 247.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 136.54 to a high of 352.58. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Everest Kanto Cylinder's value of 277.62 is 132.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #2470 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Everest Kanto Cylinder has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Everest Kanto Cylinder's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #2470 out of 2969 companies for Days Inventory. This places Everest Kanto Cylinder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Everest Kanto Cylinder's value of 277.62 is 132.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Everest Kanto Cylinder's own Days Inventory has ranged from 136.54 to 352.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 247.43 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Everest Kanto Cylinder 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 Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,969 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. Everest Kanto Cylinder's current Days Inventory of 277.62 is 132.4% 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Everest Kanto Cylinder's current Days Inventory is 277.62, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 247.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹148.09, compared to a current price of ₹115.02 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 277.62, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 247.43 and 132.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Everest Kanto Cylinder's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC), the current Days Inventory is 277.62 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everest Kanto Cylinder stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹115.02 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹148.09. GuruFocus considers Everest Kanto Cylinder to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:EKC:

  • Days Inventory: 277.62 (12% above median its 10-year median of 247.43)
  • GF Value™: ₹148.09 vs. price of ₹115.02 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 132.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2470 of 2969)

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


Everest Kanto Cylinder Business Description

Other Exchanges 532684:India
Address Free Press Journal Marg, 204, Raheja Centre, 214, Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd manufactures and fabricates metal products, except machinery and equipment. The firm is also engaged in the manufacture of high-pressure seamless gas cylinders and other cylinders, equipment, appliances, and tanks with their parts and accessories used for containing and storage of liquefied petroleum gases and other gases, liquids, and air. Its products include Industrial Cylinders, Billet Cylinders, Plate Cylinders, compressed natural gas (CNG) Cylinders, Breathing Air cylinders, Medical Cylinders, Beverage Cylinders, and Accumulators. The company also offers a range of allied products, such as Cylinder Valves, Valve Protection Guards; Protection Caps, Trolleys, Medical Equipment, and seamless cylinders for fire-fighting. Maximum of its revenue comes from India.
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