Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) Days Inventory: 37.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median


NSE:MADRASFERT Madras Fertilizers Ltd NSE:MADRASFERT
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What is Madras Fertilizers Days Inventory?

Madras Fertilizers NSE:MADRASFERT +2.28% 74 Days Inventory is 37.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 64.84. GuruFocus rates NSE:MADRASFERT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹258.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Madras Fertilizers ranks better than 86.12% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Madras Fertilizers's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,672 Mil. Madras Fertilizers's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,120 Mil. Hence, Madras Fertilizers's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.02.

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

NSE:MADRASFERT' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.58   Med: 64.84   Max: 104.73
Current: 51.17

During the past 13 years, Madras Fertilizers's highest Days Inventory was 104.73. The lowest was 36.58. And the median was 64.84.

NSE:MADRASFERT's Days Inventory is ranked better than
86.12% of 245 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 104.85 vs NSE:MADRASFERT: 51.17

Madras Fertilizers's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (54.03) to Mar. 2026 (37.02).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Madras Fertilizers's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.46.

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


Madras Fertilizers  (NSE:MADRASFERT) 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.

Madras Fertilizers'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.

Madras Fertilizers'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.


Madras Fertilizers Days Inventory Related Terms


Madras Fertilizers Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Madras Fertilizers'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.

Madras Fertilizers Days Inventory Chart

Madras Fertilizers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Madras Fertilizers 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:MADRASFERT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Madras Fertilizers'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.


Madras Fertilizers Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Madras Fertilizers's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Madras Fertilizers's Days Inventory falls into.


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Madras Fertilizers Days Inventory Calculation

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

Madras Fertilizers'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
=( (2096 + 1671.5) / 2 ) / 12899.8*365
=1883.75 / 12899.8*365
=53.30

Madras Fertilizers'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 + 1671.5) / 1 ) / 4120.2*365 / 4
=1671.5 / 4120.2*365 / 4
=37.02

* 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 37.02 mean?
Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) has a Days Inventory of 37.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Madras Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 64.84. Over the past decade, Madras Fertilizers' Days Inventory has ranged from 36.58 to 104.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Madras Fertilizers ranks #34 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Madras Fertilizers' Days Inventory too high?
Madras Fertilizers' current Days Inventory of 37.02 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 64.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.58 to a high of 104.73. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. Madras Fertilizers' value of 37.02 is 64.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Madras Fertilizers ranks #34 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Madras Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madras Fertilizers' Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Madras Fertilizers ranks #34 out of 245 companies for Days Inventory. This places Madras Fertilizers in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. Madras Fertilizers' value of 37.02 is 64.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Madras Fertilizers' own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.58 to 104.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.84 vs. the industry median of 104.85, Madras Fertilizers 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 104.85, based on 245 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. Madras Fertilizers's current Days Inventory of 37.02 is 64.7% 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 Madras Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Madras Fertilizers's current Days Inventory is 37.02, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 64.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Madras Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹258.97, compared to a current price of ₹70.33 — trading 72.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 37.02, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 64.84 and 64.7% below the Agriculture industry median of 104.85. Madras Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT), the current Days Inventory is 37.02 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 Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madras Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹70.33 is trading 72.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹258.97. GuruFocus considers Madras Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MADRASFERT:

  • Days Inventory: 37.02 (43% below median its 10-year median of 64.84)
  • GF Value™: ₹258.97 vs. price of ₹70.33 (72.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.7% below the Agriculture median (#34 of 245)

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


Madras Fertilizers Business Description

Other Exchanges 590134:India
Address Post Bag No. 2, Manali, Chennai, TN, IND, 600068
Madras Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of ammonia, urea, and complex fertilizers. It is also engaged in manufacturing bio-fertilizers and marketing fertilizers and agrochemicals under the brand name Vijay. The company operates through the manufacture and sale of fertilizers segment. It also provides biofertilizers, including Azospirillum for paddy, plantation crops, and other crops; Rhizobium for groundnuts and pulses; and Phosphor Bacteria and NP Bio for various crops.
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