KEC International (NSE:KEC) Days Inventory: 27.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is KEC International Days Inventory?

KEC International NSE:KEC -0.83% 80 Days Inventory is 27.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 27.93. GuruFocus rates NSE:KEC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹862.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,481 Construction companies, KEC International ranks better than 60.9% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KEC International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,327 Mil. KEC International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹50,223 Mil. Hence, KEC International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.85.

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

NSE:KEC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.1   Med: 27.93   Max: 33.25
Current: 27.35

During the past 13 years, KEC International's highest Days Inventory was 33.25. The lowest was 23.10. And the median was 27.93.

NSE:KEC's Days Inventory is ranked better than
60.9% of 1481 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.83 vs NSE:KEC: 27.35

KEC International's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (19.30) to Mar. 2026 (27.85). It might indicate that KEC International's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. KEC International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.28.

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. KEC International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.


KEC International  (NSE:KEC) 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.

KEC International'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.

KEC International'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.


KEC International Days Inventory Related Terms


KEC International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KEC International'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.

KEC International Days Inventory Chart

KEC International Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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KEC International 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:KEC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KEC International'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.


KEC International Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KEC International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KEC International's Days Inventory falls into.


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KEC International Days Inventory Calculation

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

KEC International'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
=( (11404.6 + 15327.4) / 2 ) / 183145.5*365
=13366 / 183145.5*365
=26.64

KEC International'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 + 15327.4) / 1 ) / 50223.1*365 / 4
=15327.4 / 50223.1*365 / 4
=27.85

* 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 27.85 mean?
KEC International (NSE:KEC) has a Days Inventory of 27.85 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KEC International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.93. Over the past decade, KEC International's Days Inventory has ranged from 23.10 to 33.25. According to the industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #579 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is KEC International's Days Inventory too high?
KEC International's current Days Inventory of 27.85 is near median its 10-year median of 27.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.10 to a high of 33.25. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. KEC International's value of 27.85 is 44.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEC International ranks #579 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KEC International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEC International's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #579 out of 1481 companies for Days Inventory. This puts KEC International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. KEC International's value of 27.85 is 44.1% below this benchmark. Historically, KEC International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 23.10 to 33.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.93 vs. the industry median of 49.83, KEC International 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.83, based on 1,481 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. KEC International's current Days Inventory of 27.85 is 44.1% 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 KEC International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KEC International's current Days Inventory is 27.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEC International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International (NSE:KEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹862.98, compared to a current price of ₹511.00 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 27.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.93 and 44.1% below the Construction industry median of 49.83. KEC International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC), the current Days Inventory is 27.85 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹511.00 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹862.98. GuruFocus considers KEC International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KEC:

  • Days Inventory: 27.85 (near median its 10-year median of 27.93)
  • GF Value™: ₹862.98 vs. price of ₹511.00 (40.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% below the Construction median (#579 of 1481)

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


KEC International Business Description

Other Exchanges 532714:India
Address 463, Dr. Annie Besant Road, RPG House, Worli, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 030
KEC International Ltd is an infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction company. It has a presence in power transmission and distribution, cable manufacturing, railway construction, water resource management, and renewable energy sectors. The company's business segments include EPC and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EPC segment. Geographically the company generates revenue from India, UAE, Brazil, Mexico & USA, and Others.
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