JTL Industries (NSE:JTLIND) Days Inventory: 42.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:JTLIND JTL Industries Ltd NSE:JTLIND
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What is JTL Industries Days Inventory?

JTL Industries NSE:JTLIND +0.26% 95 Days Inventory is 42.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 41.74. GuruFocus rates NSE:JTLIND with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹116.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, JTL Industries ranks better than 72.34% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). JTL Industries's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,710 Mil. JTL Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,842 Mil. Hence, JTL Industries's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.34.

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

NSE:JTLIND' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.54   Med: 41.74   Max: 58.33
Current: 58.33

During the past 13 years, JTL Industries's highest Days Inventory was 58.33. The lowest was 25.54. And the median was 41.74.

NSE:JTLIND's Days Inventory is ranked better than
72.34% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs NSE:JTLIND: 58.33

JTL Industries's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (47.58) to Mar. 2026 (42.34).

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. JTL Industries's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.16.

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. JTL Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.


JTL Industries  (NSE:JTLIND) 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.

JTL Industries'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.

JTL Industries'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.


JTL Industries Days Inventory Related Terms


JTL Industries Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JTL Industries'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.

JTL Industries Days Inventory Chart

JTL Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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JTL Industries 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:JTLIND vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, JTL Industries'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.


JTL Industries Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JTL Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JTL Industries's Days Inventory falls into.


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JTL Industries Days Inventory Calculation

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

JTL Industries'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
=( (2173.911 + 2710.428) / 2 ) / 18202.689*365
=2442.1695 / 18202.689*365
=48.97

JTL Industries'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 + 2710.428) / 1 ) / 5842.102*365 / 4
=2710.428 / 5842.102*365 / 4
=42.34

* 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 42.34 mean?
JTL Industries (NSE:JTLIND) has a Days Inventory of 42.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on JTL Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.74. Over the past decade, JTL Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 25.54 to 58.33. According to the industry distribution chart, JTL Industries ranks #161 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is JTL Industries' Days Inventory too high?
JTL Industries' current Days Inventory of 42.34 is near median its 10-year median of 41.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.54 to a high of 58.33. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. JTL Industries' value of 42.34 is 51.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JTL Industries ranks #161 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JTL Industries has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JTL Industries' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JTL Industries ranks #161 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This puts JTL Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. JTL Industries' value of 42.34 is 51.1% below this benchmark. Historically, JTL Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.54 to 58.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.74 vs. the industry median of 86.57, JTL Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. JTL Industries's current Days Inventory of 42.34 is 51.1% 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 JTL Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JTL Industries's current Days Inventory is 42.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JTL Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JTL Industries (NSE:JTLIND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.12, compared to a current price of ₹78.07 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.74 and 51.1% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. JTL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 9 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 JTL Industries (NSE:JTLIND), the current Days Inventory is 42.34 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 JTL Industries (NSE:JTLIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JTL Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹78.07 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.12. GuruFocus considers JTL Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:JTLIND:

  • Days Inventory: 42.34 (near median its 10-year median of 41.74)
  • GF Value™: ₹116.12 vs. price of ₹78.07 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.1% below the Steel median (#161 of 582)

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


JTL Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 534600:India
Address SCO 18-19, Sector 28-C, Chandigarh, PB, IND, 160 002
JTL Industries Ltd operates in the metal industry. The company manufactures and is involved in galvanized ERW Steel Pipes and Tubes, hollow sections, and structural steel extensively used in engineering and construction projects. The Company's business operations predominantly relate to the manufacture of a single product, i.e., ERW pipes for selling world wide. The company has a pan-India presence and is globally present in serving continents. It derives maximum revenue from India.
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