Himadri Speciality ChemicalNSE:HSCL +2.72%83 Days Inventory is 88.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 99.36. GuruFocus rates NSE:HSCL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹491.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Chemicals companies, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks worse than 55.59% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Himadri Speciality Chemical's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.
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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) 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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Days Inventory Related Terms
Himadri Speciality Chemical 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:HSCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Himadri Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) has a Days Inventory of 88.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 99.36. Over the past decade, Himadri Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory has ranged from 73.64 to 147.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #855 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory too high?
Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Days Inventory of 88.42 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 99.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.64 to a high of 147.52. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 88.42 is 9.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #855 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Himadri Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #855 out of 1538 companies for Days Inventory. This places Himadri Speciality Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 88.42 is 9.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Himadri Speciality Chemical's own Days Inventory has ranged from 73.64 to 147.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.36 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Himadri Speciality Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,538 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. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Days Inventory of 88.42 is 9.7% 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Days Inventory is 88.42, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 99.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹491.74, compared to a current price of ₹680.65 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.42, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 99.36 and 9.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Himadri Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL), the current Days Inventory is 88.42 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹680.65 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹491.74.
GuruFocus considers Himadri Speciality Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HSCL:
Days Inventory: 88.42 (11% below median its 10-year median of 99.36)
GF Value™: ₹491.74 vs. price of ₹680.65 (38.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% above the Chemicals median (#855 of 1538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HSCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd is an Indian Coal Tar Pitch manufacturer with supplies to aluminium and graphite manufacturers. The company operates its business through two segments, which include Carbon Materials and chemicals; Power; and Others. Through its operating segments, the company serves coal tar pitch to various industries to help manufacture aluminum, graphite electrodes, warhead missiles, lithium-ion batteries, and sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde. Himadri also generates power through the windmills, which are marketed to the state electricity grid. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Carbon materials and chemicals segment. The group has a business presence in India, where it generates maximum revenue; and Outside India.
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