Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Days Inventory: 1.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median


NSE:IRCTC Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd NSE:IRCTC
91 GF Score
Price ₹503.25
GF Value ₹950.14
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Days Inventory?

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism NSE:IRCTC +1.36% 91 Days Inventory is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 2.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:IRCTC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹950.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Travel & Leisure companies, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks better than 93.78% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹136 Mil. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9,657 Mil. Hence, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:IRCTC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31   Med: 2.13   Max: 5.72
Current: 1.31

During the past 10 years, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's highest Days Inventory was 5.72. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 2.13.

NSE:IRCTC's Days Inventory is ranked better than
93.78% of 691 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 30.86 vs NSE:IRCTC: 1.31

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (1.24) to Mar. 2026 (1.28). It might indicate that Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.18.

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 Railway Catering And Tourism's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism  (NSE:IRCTC) 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 Railway Catering And Tourism'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.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Days Inventory Related Terms


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Days Inventory Chart

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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:IRCTC vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 Railway Catering And Tourism Days Inventory vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory falls into.


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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Days Inventory Calculation

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

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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
=( (111.984 + 135.679) / 2 ) / 33543.167*365
=123.8315 / 33543.167*365
=1.35

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 + 135.679) / 1 ) / 9657.434*365 / 4
=135.679 / 9657.434*365 / 4
=1.28

* 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 1.28 mean?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) has a Days Inventory of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Indian Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 2.13. Over the past decade, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.31 to 5.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #43 out of 691 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory too high?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Days Inventory of 1.28 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 5.72. The Travel & Leisure industry median Days Inventory is 30.86. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 1.28 is 95.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #43 out of 691 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Days Inventory compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #43 out of 691 companies for Days Inventory. This places Indian Railway Catering And Tourism in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.86. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 1.28 is 95.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.31 to 5.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.13 vs. the industry median of 30.86, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Days Inventory among Travel & Leisure companies is 30.86, based on 691 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 Railway Catering And Tourism's current Days Inventory of 1.28 is 95.9% 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 Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Days Inventory is 1.28, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹950.14, compared to a current price of ₹503.25 — trading 47% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.28, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.13 and 95.9% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 30.86. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC), the current Days Inventory is 1.28 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹503.25 is trading 47% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹950.14. GuruFocus considers Indian Railway Catering And Tourism to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IRCTC:

  • Days Inventory: 1.28 (40% below median its 10-year median of 2.13)
  • GF Value™: ₹950.14 vs. price of ₹503.25 (47% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.9% below the Travel & Leisure median (#43 of 691)

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


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Business Description

Other Exchanges 542830:India
Address World Trade Centre, 4th Floor, Tower-D, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, IND, 110029
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd is engaged in catering and hospitality services at stations, on trains, and other locations, and to promote domestic and international tourism through the development of budget hotels, special tour packages, information, and commercial publicity and world-wide reservation systems. The company's segments are Catering, Rail Neer, Internet Ticketing, and Tourism & Train Operation. A vast majority of its revenues are derived from the Catering business.
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