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The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Petrochemicals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTHARIPET'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.29 Med: 29.73 Max: 35.49
Current: 32.94
During the past 13 years, Kothari Petrochemicals's highest Days Inventory was 35.49. The lowest was 17.29. And the median was 29.73.
NSE:KOTHARIPET's Days Inventory is ranked better than 90.07% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.15
vs NSE:KOTHARIPET: 32.94
Kothari Petrochemicals's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (33.78) to Mar. 2026 (23.19).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kothari Petrochemicals's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.93.
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.
Kothari Petrochemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) 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.
Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals Days Inventory Related Terms
Kothari Petrochemicals Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kothari Petrochemicals'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:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a Days Inventory of 23.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 29.73. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 17.29 to 35.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #153 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current Days Inventory of 23.19 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 29.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.29 to a high of 35.49. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 23.19 is 71.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #153 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #153 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 23.19 is 71.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 17.29 to 35.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.73 vs. the industry median of 80.15, Kothari Petrochemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.15, based on 1,541 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current Days Inventory of 23.19 is 71.1% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Petrochemicals's current Days Inventory is 23.19, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 29.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹146.98, compared to a current price of ₹131.82 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 23.19, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 29.73 and 71.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.15. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current Days Inventory is 23.19 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹131.82 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹146.98.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
Days Inventory: 23.19 (22% below median its 10-year median of 29.73)
GF Value™: ₹146.98 vs. price of ₹131.82 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% below the Chemicals median (#153 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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