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Electrosteel CastingsNSE:ELECTCAST -2.30%72 Days Inventory is 267.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 183.54. GuruFocus rates NSE:ELECTCAST with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹86.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,488 Construction companies, Electrosteel Castings ranks worse than 90.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electrosteel Castings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ELECTCAST'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 163.31 Med: 183.54 Max: 290.82
Current: 290.82
During the past 13 years, Electrosteel Castings's highest Days Inventory was 290.82. The lowest was 163.31. And the median was 183.54.
NSE:ELECTCAST's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 90.93% of 1488
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.76
vs NSE:ELECTCAST: 290.82
Electrosteel Castings's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (272.20) to Mar. 2026 (267.61).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Electrosteel Castings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.
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.
Electrosteel Castings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61.
Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) 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.
Electrosteel Castings'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.
Electrosteel Castings'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.
Electrosteel Castings Days Inventory Related Terms
Electrosteel Castings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electrosteel Castings'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:ELECTCAST vs TT, JCI, CARR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Electrosteel Castings'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.
Electrosteel Castings Days Inventory vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Electrosteel Castings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electrosteel Castings'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.
Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) has a Days Inventory of 267.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Electrosteel Castings and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 183.54. Over the past decade, Electrosteel Castings' Days Inventory has ranged from 163.31 to 290.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Electrosteel Castings ranks #1353 out of 1488 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Electrosteel Castings' Days Inventory too high?
Electrosteel Castings' current Days Inventory of 267.61 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 183.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 163.31 to a high of 290.82. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.76. Electrosteel Castings' value of 267.61 is 437.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electrosteel Castings ranks #1353 out of 1488 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Electrosteel Castings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electrosteel Castings' Days Inventory compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Electrosteel Castings ranks #1353 out of 1488 companies for Days Inventory. This places Electrosteel Castings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.76. Electrosteel Castings' value of 267.61 is 437.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Electrosteel Castings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 163.31 to 290.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 183.54 vs. the industry median of 49.76, Electrosteel Castings 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 1,488 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. Electrosteel Castings's current Days Inventory of 267.61 is 437.8% 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 Electrosteel Castings 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. Electrosteel Castings's current Days Inventory is 267.61, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 183.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electrosteel Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹86.51, compared to a current price of ₹76.02 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 267.61, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 183.54 and 437.8% above the Construction industry median of 49.76. Electrosteel Castings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST), the current Days Inventory is 267.61 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 Electrosteel Castings (NSE:ELECTCAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electrosteel Castings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹76.02 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹86.51.
GuruFocus considers Electrosteel Castings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ELECTCAST:
Days Inventory: 267.61 (46% above median its 10-year median of 183.54)
GF Value™: ₹86.51 vs. price of ₹76.02 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 437.8% above the Construction median (#1353 of 1488)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ELECTCAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electrosteel Castings Ltd is a pipeline solution provider. The business activity of the firm is the manufacturing of ductile iron pipes, fittings, and cast-iron pipes. It offers a range of pipes, which includes DI pipes, Electrolock pipes, and DI flanged pipes, among others. In addition, it also produces Pig Iron, Metallurgical Coke, Sponge Iron, Sinter, Cement, Ferro products, Paint and Power. The company has one reportable segment, namely, Pipes and Fittings, and all other activities revolve around the main business. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue within India and also has its presence in international markets through exports of its products.
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