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Lokesh MachinesNSE:LOKESHMACH +0.45%60 Days Inventory is 457.98 as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 342.45. GuruFocus rates NSE:LOKESHMACH with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹173.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Lokesh Machines ranks worse than 97.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lokesh Machines's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LOKESHMACH'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 231.88 Med: 342.45 Max: 598.71
Current: 536.83
During the past 13 years, Lokesh Machines's highest Days Inventory was 598.71. The lowest was 231.88. And the median was 342.45.
NSE:LOKESHMACH's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 97.04% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.55
vs NSE:LOKESHMACH: 536.83
Lokesh Machines's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (322.40) to Dec. 2025 (457.98).
It might indicate that Lokesh Machines's sales slowed down.
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.
Lokesh Machines's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.20.
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.
Lokesh Machines's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.98.
Lokesh Machines (NSE:LOKESHMACH) 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.
Lokesh Machines's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Lokesh Machines's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Lokesh Machines Days Inventory Related Terms
Lokesh Machines Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lokesh Machines'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:LOKESHMACH vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Lokesh Machines'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.
Lokesh Machines Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lokesh Machines's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lokesh Machines'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.
Lokesh Machines (NSE:LOKESHMACH) has a Days Inventory of 457.98 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lokesh Machines and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 342.45. Over the past decade, Lokesh Machines' Days Inventory has ranged from 231.88 to 598.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Lokesh Machines ranks #2883 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is Lokesh Machines' Days Inventory too high?
Lokesh Machines' current Days Inventory of 457.98 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 342.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 231.88 to a high of 598.71. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.55. Lokesh Machines' value of 457.98 is 283.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lokesh Machines ranks #2883 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lokesh Machines has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lokesh Machines' Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lokesh Machines ranks #2883 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lokesh Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.55. Lokesh Machines' value of 457.98 is 283.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lokesh Machines' own Days Inventory has ranged from 231.88 to 598.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 342.45 vs. the industry median of 119.55, Lokesh Machines 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.55, based on 2,971 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. Lokesh Machines's current Days Inventory of 457.98 is 283.1% 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 Lokesh Machines and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lokesh Machines's current Days Inventory is 457.98, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 342.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lokesh Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lokesh Machines (NSE:LOKESHMACH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹173.15, compared to a current price of ₹336.50 — trading 94.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 457.98, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 342.45 and 283.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.55. Lokesh Machines' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Lokesh Machines (NSE:LOKESHMACH), the current Days Inventory is 457.98 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lokesh Machines (NSE:LOKESHMACH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lokesh Machines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹336.50 is trading 94.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹173.15.
GuruFocus considers Lokesh Machines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LOKESHMACH:
Days Inventory: 457.98 (34% above median its 10-year median of 342.45)
GF Value™: ₹173.15 vs. price of ₹336.50 (94.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 283.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2883 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LOKESHMACH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lokesh Machines Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of machines, tools, and components. It is involved in the manufacture of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), General Purpose Machines/CNC Lathes (GPMs), Connecting Rods, and the machining of Cylinder Blocks and Heads, as well as other related activities. The company is organized into two business segments: the Machines Division and the Component Division. Maximum revenue is generated from its Machines Division. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from its business in India, with the remainder coming from exports to markets such as Turkey, Italy, the USA, and the Middle East, supported by a widespread dealer network spanning South Africa, Italy, Turkey, and Bahrain.
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