InterGlobe Aviation (NSE:INDIGO) Days Inventory: 5.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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NSE:INDIGO InterGlobe Aviation Ltd NSE:INDIGO
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Price ₹5,117.00
GF Value ₹5,384.80
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What is InterGlobe Aviation Days Inventory?

InterGlobe Aviation NSE:INDIGO -3.54% 86 Days Inventory is 5.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates NSE:INDIGO with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,384.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, InterGlobe Aviation ranks better than 73.57% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). InterGlobe Aviation's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9,848 Mil. InterGlobe Aviation's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹173,304 Mil. Hence, InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:INDIGO' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71   Med: 4.01   Max: 6
Current: 4.9

During the past 12 years, InterGlobe Aviation's highest Days Inventory was 6.00. The lowest was 2.71. And the median was 4.01.

NSE:INDIGO's Days Inventory is ranked better than
73.57% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs NSE:INDIGO: 4.90

InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (4.47) to Mar. 2026 (5.19). It might indicate that InterGlobe Aviation's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. InterGlobe Aviation's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.60.

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. InterGlobe Aviation's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.


InterGlobe Aviation  (NSE:INDIGO) 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.

InterGlobe Aviation'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.

InterGlobe Aviation'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.


InterGlobe Aviation Days Inventory Related Terms


InterGlobe Aviation Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for InterGlobe Aviation'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.

InterGlobe Aviation Days Inventory Chart

InterGlobe Aviation Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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InterGlobe Aviation Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:INDIGO vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, InterGlobe Aviation'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.


InterGlobe Aviation Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory falls into.


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InterGlobe Aviation Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (8203 + 9848) / 2 ) / 665095*365
=9025.5 / 665095*365
=4.95

InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 9848) / 1 ) / 173304*365 / 4
=9848 / 173304*365 / 4
=5.19

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 5.19 mean?
InterGlobe Aviation (NSE:INDIGO) has a Days Inventory of 5.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on InterGlobe Aviation and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 4.01. Over the past decade, InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.71 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, InterGlobe Aviation ranks #212 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory too high?
InterGlobe Aviation's current Days Inventory of 5.19 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 6.00. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. InterGlobe Aviation's value of 5.19 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InterGlobe Aviation ranks #212 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, InterGlobe Aviation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InterGlobe Aviation's Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, InterGlobe Aviation ranks #212 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This puts InterGlobe Aviation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. InterGlobe Aviation's value of 5.19 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, InterGlobe Aviation's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.71 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 12.35, InterGlobe Aviation 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 802 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. InterGlobe Aviation's current Days Inventory of 5.19 is 58% 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 InterGlobe Aviation and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InterGlobe Aviation's current Days Inventory is 5.19, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InterGlobe Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterGlobe Aviation (NSE:INDIGO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,384.80, compared to a current price of ₹5,117.00 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 5.19, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 58% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. InterGlobe Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 InterGlobe Aviation (NSE:INDIGO), the current Days Inventory is 5.19 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 InterGlobe Aviation (NSE:INDIGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InterGlobe Aviation stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹5,117.00 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,384.80. GuruFocus considers InterGlobe Aviation to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:INDIGO:

  • Days Inventory: 5.19 (29% above median its 10-year median of 4.01)
  • GF Value™: ₹5,384.80 vs. price of ₹5,117.00 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58% below the Transportation median (#212 of 802)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:INDIGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


InterGlobe Aviation Business Description

Other Exchanges 539448:India
Address Gurgaon Road, MG Road, Third floor, Emaar Capital Tower-II, Sector-26, Sikanderpur Ghosi, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122 002
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd is an airline service provider based in India. The company serves as a low-cost carrier through its Indigo brand. The company caters to its customers through an official website and the IndigoGo App, enabling them to book airline tickets and travel packages. The segments of the company are Air transportation services and Other income. The company earns its revenue predominantly through passenger ticket sales of the domestic airline operation.
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