Indian PhosphateNSE:IPHL +0.54%29 Days Inventory is 25.95 as of Sep. 2025, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 16.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:IPHL with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Chemicals companies, Indian Phosphate ranks better than 93.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Phosphate's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IPHL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.62 Med: 16.88 Max: 38
Current: 26.58
During the past 5 years, Indian Phosphate's highest Days Inventory was 38.00. The lowest was 10.62. And the median was 16.88.
NSE:IPHL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 93.63% of 1539
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs NSE:IPHL: 26.58
Indian Phosphate's Days Inventory
declined
from Sep. 2024 (36.31) to Sep. 2025 (25.95).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Indian Phosphate's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 7.03.
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.
Indian Phosphate's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.12.
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) 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.
Indian Phosphate's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Indian Phosphate's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Indian Phosphate Days Inventory Related Terms
Indian Phosphate Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Phosphate'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:IPHL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Phosphate'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.
Indian Phosphate Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Phosphate's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Phosphate'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.
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a Days Inventory of 25.95 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Indian Phosphate and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 16.88. Over the past decade, Indian Phosphate's Days Inventory has ranged from 10.62 to 38.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #98 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Indian Phosphate's Days Inventory too high?
Indian Phosphate's current Days Inventory of 25.95 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 16.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.62 to a high of 38.00. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Indian Phosphate's value of 25.95 is 67.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #98 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Phosphate's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #98 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This places Indian Phosphate in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Indian Phosphate's value of 25.95 is 67.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Phosphate's own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.62 to 38.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.88 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Indian Phosphate 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,539 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. Indian Phosphate's current Days Inventory of 25.95 is 67.8% 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 Indian Phosphate and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Phosphate's current Days Inventory is 25.95, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a current Days Inventory of 25.95. The current Days Inventory is 25.95, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 16.88 and 67.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Indian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL), the current Days Inventory is 25.95 as of Sep. 2025. 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.
Indian Phosphate Ltd is involved in the production of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 90%, an anionic surfactant used in the formulation of various detergent products such as powders, cakes, toilet cleaners, and liquid detergents. The company is also involved in manufacturing Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer and Granules Single Super Phosphate (GSSP). The business comprises the manufacture, purchase, and sale of Fertilizers and chemicals. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Division.
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