JSW SteelNSE:JSWSTEEL +1.60%89 Days Inventory is 104.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 114.52. GuruFocus rates NSE:JSWSTEEL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,041.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, JSW Steel ranks worse than 71.08% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). JSW Steel's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹327,650 Mil. JSW Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹285,530 Mil.
Hence, JSW Steel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 104.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for JSW Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:JSWSTEEL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 104.09 Med: 114.52 Max: 126.19
Current: 126.19
During the past 13 years, JSW Steel's highest Days Inventory was 126.19. The lowest was 104.09. And the median was 114.52.
NSE:JSWSTEEL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 71.08% of 581
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42
vs NSE:JSWSTEEL: 126.19
JSW Steel's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (123.17) to Mar. 2026 (104.71).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
JSW Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.
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.
JSW Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.
JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) 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.
JSW Steel'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.
JSW Steel'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.
JSW Steel Days Inventory Related Terms
JSW Steel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JSW Steel'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:JSWSTEEL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, JSW Steel'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.
JSW Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JSW Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JSW Steel'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.
JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) has a Days Inventory of 104.71 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on JSW Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 114.52. Over the past decade, JSW Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 104.09 to 126.19. According to the industry distribution chart, JSW Steel ranks #413 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is JSW Steel's Days Inventory too high?
JSW Steel's current Days Inventory of 104.71 is near median its 10-year median of 114.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 104.09 to a high of 126.19. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. JSW Steel's value of 104.71 is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JSW Steel ranks #413 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JSW Steel has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JSW Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JSW Steel ranks #413 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This places JSW Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. JSW Steel's value of 104.71 is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, JSW Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 104.09 to 126.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 114.52 vs. the industry median of 86.42, JSW Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 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. JSW Steel's current Days Inventory of 104.71 is 21.2% 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 JSW Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JSW Steel's current Days Inventory is 104.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 114.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JSW Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,041.16, compared to a current price of ₹1,245.40 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 104.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 114.52 and 21.2% above the Steel industry median of 86.42. JSW Steel's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL), the current Days Inventory is 104.71 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 JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,245.40 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,041.16.
GuruFocus considers JSW Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JSWSTEEL:
Days Inventory: 104.71 (near median its 10-year median of 114.52)
GF Value™: ₹1,041.16 vs. price of ₹1,245.40 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Steel median (#413 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JSWSTEEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JSW Steel Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling steel products. Its steel products include semis, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel, color-coated steel, and long products. Its flat steel products (including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized products), which account for the majority of the company's steel volume, are used in Indian automotive, construction, infrastructure, engineering, and consumer durable industries. Its long products are used in the Indian construction, infrastructure, and automotive industries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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