Hindustan Construction CoNSE:HCC +2.01%69 Days Inventory is 20.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 27.66. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,483 Construction companies, Hindustan Construction Co ranks better than 66.22% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hindustan Construction Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.50.
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 Construction Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) 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 Construction Co'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 Construction Co'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 Construction Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Hindustan Construction Co 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.
NSE:HCC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hindustan Construction Co'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 Construction Co Days Inventory vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hindustan Construction Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Construction Co'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 Construction Co (NSE:HCC) has a Days Inventory of 20.30 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 27.66. Over the past decade, Hindustan Construction Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 19.01 to 118.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #501 out of 1483 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Hindustan Construction Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hindustan Construction Co's current Days Inventory of 20.30 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 27.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.01 to a high of 118.64. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 20.30 is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #501 out of 1483 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Construction Co's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #501 out of 1483 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hindustan Construction Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 20.30 is 59.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Construction Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 19.01 to 118.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.66 vs. the industry median of 49.78, Hindustan Construction Co 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.78, based on 1,483 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 Construction Co's current Days Inventory of 20.30 is 59.2% 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 Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Construction Co's current Days Inventory is 20.30, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 27.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.45, compared to a current price of ₹23.89 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 20.30, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 27.66 and 59.2% below the Construction industry median of 49.78. Hindustan Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Construction Co (NSE:HCC), the current Days Inventory is 20.30 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 Construction Co (NSE:HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹23.89 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.45.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HCC:
Days Inventory: 20.30 (27% below median its 10-year median of 27.66)
GF Value™: ₹16.45 vs. price of ₹23.89 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Construction median (#501 of 1483)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the EPC(Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Business. It is involved in high-value projects that span across diverse sectors such as transportation, power, marine projects, irrigation and water supply, special buildings and industrial plants. Its business segments include Engineering and Construction, which is the key revenue driver; Infrastructure; Real Estate; and others.
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