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KIOCLNSE:KIOCL +0.87%61 Days Inventory is 75.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 70.69. GuruFocus rates NSE:KIOCL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹220.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, KIOCL ranks worse than 90.22% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KIOCL's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,501 Mil. KIOCL's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,807 Mil.
Hence, KIOCL's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 75.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for KIOCL's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KIOCL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.5 Med: 70.69 Max: 297.11
Current: 196.04
During the past 13 years, KIOCL's highest Days Inventory was 297.11. The lowest was 55.50. And the median was 70.69.
NSE:KIOCL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 90.22% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 87.2
vs NSE:KIOCL: 196.04
KIOCL's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (83.56) to Jun. 2026 (75.80).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
KIOCL's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.20.
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.
KIOCL's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.95.
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.
KIOCL's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
KIOCL's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
KIOCL Days Inventory Related Terms
KIOCL Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KIOCL'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:KIOCL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, KIOCL'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.
KIOCL Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, KIOCL's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KIOCL'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.
KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL) has a Days Inventory of 75.80 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KIOCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.69. Over the past decade, KIOCL's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.50 to 297.11. According to the industry distribution chart, KIOCL ranks #526 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is KIOCL's Days Inventory too high?
KIOCL's current Days Inventory of 75.80 is near median its 10-year median of 70.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.50 to a high of 297.11. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 87.20. KIOCL's value of 75.80 is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KIOCL ranks #526 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KIOCL has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KIOCL's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, KIOCL ranks #526 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This places KIOCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 87.20. KIOCL's value of 75.80 is 13.1% below this benchmark. Historically, KIOCL's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.50 to 297.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.69 vs. the industry median of 87.20, KIOCL 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 87.20, based on 583 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. KIOCL's current Days Inventory of 75.80 is 13.1% 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 KIOCL and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 87.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KIOCL's current Days Inventory is 75.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KIOCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹220.46, compared to a current price of ₹341.00 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 75.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.69 and 13.1% below the Steel industry median of 87.20. KIOCL's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL), the current Days Inventory is 75.80 as of Jun. 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 KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIOCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹341.00 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹220.46.
GuruFocus considers KIOCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KIOCL:
Days Inventory: 75.80 (near median its 10-year median of 70.69)
GF Value™: ₹220.46 vs. price of ₹341.00 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Steel median (#526 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KIOCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KIOCL Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and export of iron oxide pellets. It operates a pellet plant in Mangalore with a large production capacity, producing high-grade iron ore pellets used in steelmaking. KIOCL generates majority of its revenue from the production and sale of iron ore pellets and fines, with exports to various international markets. The company integrates mining and processing operations to maintain quality and cost efficiency, and is known for its sustainable mining practices. Its operations are majorly based in Karnataka, India, with emphasis on increasing production capacity and expanding market reach globally. It mainly operates through two business segments namely Pellet Production and Pig Iron Manufacturing.
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