Hindustan AeronauticsNSE:HAL -0.81%94 Days Inventory is 322.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 448.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:HAL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,722.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hindustan Aeronautics ranks worse than 93.54% 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.
Hindustan Aeronautics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.
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.
Hindustan Aeronautics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21.
Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL) 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.
Hindustan Aeronautics'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.
Hindustan Aeronautics'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.
Hindustan Aeronautics Days Inventory Related Terms
Hindustan Aeronautics Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Aeronautics'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:HAL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hindustan Aeronautics'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.
Hindustan Aeronautics Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hindustan Aeronautics's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Aeronautics'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.
Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL) has a Days Inventory of 322.71 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hindustan Aeronautics and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 448.50. Over the past decade, Hindustan Aeronautics' Days Inventory has ranged from 285.44 to 654.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Aeronautics ranks #304 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Hindustan Aeronautics' Days Inventory too high?
Hindustan Aeronautics' current Days Inventory of 322.71 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 448.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 285.44 to a high of 654.40. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Hindustan Aeronautics' value of 322.71 is 128% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Aeronautics ranks #304 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Aeronautics has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Aeronautics' Days Inventory compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hindustan Aeronautics ranks #304 out of 325 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hindustan Aeronautics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. Hindustan Aeronautics' value of 322.71 is 128% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Aeronautics' own Days Inventory has ranged from 285.44 to 654.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 448.50 vs. the industry median of 141.54, Hindustan Aeronautics 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 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. Hindustan Aeronautics's current Days Inventory of 322.71 is 128% 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 Hindustan Aeronautics and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Aeronautics's current Days Inventory is 322.71, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 448.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Aeronautics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,722.08, compared to a current price of ₹4,364.70 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 322.71, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 448.50 and 128% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. Hindustan Aeronautics' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL), the current Days Inventory is 322.71 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 Hindustan Aeronautics (NSE:HAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Aeronautics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,364.70 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,722.08.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Aeronautics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HAL:
Days Inventory: 322.71 (28% below median its 10-year median of 448.50)
GF Value™: ₹4,722.08 vs. price of ₹4,364.70 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#304 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd operates in the aerospace and defense sector. The company is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and development of products like aircraft, helicopters, systems and accessories, power plants, avionics, materials like castings, rolled rings, rubber products, and aerospace which include structures, tanks, and cryogenic engines. Geographically the company derives revenue from India and other countries, of which a majority of revenue is generated from India.
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