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Greaves CottonNSE:GREAVESCOT -2.72%76 Days Inventory is 41.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 47.28. GuruFocus rates NSE:GREAVESCOT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹211.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Greaves Cotton ranks better than 86.86% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Greaves Cotton's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,143 Mil. Greaves Cotton's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,954 Mil.
Hence, Greaves Cotton's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greaves Cotton's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GREAVESCOT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.95 Med: 47.28 Max: 62.07
Current: 53.68
During the past 13 years, Greaves Cotton's highest Days Inventory was 62.07. The lowest was 31.95. And the median was 47.28.
NSE:GREAVESCOT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.86% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51
vs NSE:GREAVESCOT: 53.68
Greaves Cotton's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (53.97) to Mar. 2026 (41.24).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Greaves Cotton's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21.
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.
Greaves Cotton's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.
Greaves Cotton (NSE:GREAVESCOT) 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.
Greaves Cotton'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.
Greaves Cotton'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.
Greaves Cotton Days Inventory Related Terms
Greaves Cotton Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greaves Cotton'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:GREAVESCOT vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Greaves Cotton'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.
Greaves Cotton Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Greaves Cotton's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greaves Cotton'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.
Greaves Cotton (NSE:GREAVESCOT) has a Days Inventory of 41.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Greaves Cotton and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 47.28. Over the past decade, Greaves Cotton's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.95 to 62.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Greaves Cotton ranks #390 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Greaves Cotton's Days Inventory too high?
Greaves Cotton's current Days Inventory of 41.24 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 47.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.95 to a high of 62.07. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Greaves Cotton's value of 41.24 is 65.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greaves Cotton ranks #390 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greaves Cotton has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greaves Cotton's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Greaves Cotton ranks #390 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Greaves Cotton in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Greaves Cotton's value of 41.24 is 65.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Greaves Cotton's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.95 to 62.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.28 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Greaves Cotton 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 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. Greaves Cotton's current Days Inventory of 41.24 is 65.5% 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 Greaves Cotton and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greaves Cotton's current Days Inventory is 41.24, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 47.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greaves Cotton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greaves Cotton (NSE:GREAVESCOT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹211.45, compared to a current price of ₹249.46 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.24, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 47.28 and 65.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Greaves Cotton's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Greaves Cotton (NSE:GREAVESCOT), the current Days Inventory is 41.24 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 Greaves Cotton (NSE:GREAVESCOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greaves Cotton stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹249.46 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹211.45.
GuruFocus considers Greaves Cotton to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GREAVESCOT:
Days Inventory: 41.24 (13% below median its 10-year median of 47.28)
GF Value™: ₹211.45 vs. price of ₹249.46 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.5% below the Industrial Products median (#390 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GREAVESCOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greaves Cotton Ltd is a diversified engineering company. It is a manufacturer and marketer of diesel engines, petrol engines, generator sets, pump sets, and construction equipment. Its product is used in automotive, marine, farm, construction, and industrial applications. The company's reportable operating segments include Engines, Electric mobility and other vehicles, Cables & Control Levers, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Engines segment, which includes the application of engines in farm equipment, gensets, and spares produced by Greaves. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its domestic markets, and also has an overseas presence.
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