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Maithan AlloysNSE:MAITHANALL -1.18%78 Days Inventory is 312.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 256% above its 10-year median of 87.76. GuruFocus rates NSE:MAITHANALL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,148.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Maithan Alloys ranks worse than 94.16% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Maithan Alloys's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹12,465 Mil. Maithan Alloys's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,637 Mil.
Hence, Maithan Alloys's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 312.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maithan Alloys's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MAITHANALL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.62 Med: 87.76 Max: 266.05
Current: 258.41
During the past 13 years, Maithan Alloys's highest Days Inventory was 266.05. The lowest was 58.62. And the median was 87.76.
NSE:MAITHANALL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 94.16% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs NSE:MAITHANALL: 258.41
Maithan Alloys's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (306.93) to Mar. 2026 (312.77).
It might indicate that Maithan Alloys'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.
Maithan Alloys's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
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.
Maithan Alloys's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.23.
Maithan Alloys (NSE:MAITHANALL) 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.
Maithan Alloys'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.
Maithan Alloys'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.
Maithan Alloys Days Inventory Related Terms
Maithan Alloys Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maithan Alloys'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:MAITHANALL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Maithan Alloys'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.
Maithan Alloys Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Maithan Alloys's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maithan Alloys'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.
Maithan Alloys (NSE:MAITHANALL) has a Days Inventory of 312.77 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Maithan Alloys and its competitors. This is 256% above median its historical median of 87.76. Over the past decade, Maithan Alloys' Days Inventory has ranged from 58.62 to 266.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Maithan Alloys ranks #548 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Maithan Alloys' Days Inventory too high?
Maithan Alloys' current Days Inventory of 312.77 is 256% above median its 10-year median of 87.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.62 to a high of 266.05. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Maithan Alloys' value of 312.77 is 261.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maithan Alloys ranks #548 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maithan Alloys has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maithan Alloys' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Maithan Alloys ranks #548 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Maithan Alloys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Maithan Alloys' value of 312.77 is 261.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Maithan Alloys' own Days Inventory has ranged from 58.62 to 266.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.76 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Maithan Alloys 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Maithan Alloys's current Days Inventory of 312.77 is 261.3% 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 Maithan Alloys and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maithan Alloys's current Days Inventory is 312.77, which is 256% above median its own 10-year median of 87.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maithan Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maithan Alloys (NSE:MAITHANALL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,148.15, compared to a current price of ₹977.10 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 312.77, which is 256% above median its 10-year median of 87.76 and 261.3% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Maithan Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Maithan Alloys (NSE:MAITHANALL), the current Days Inventory is 312.77 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 Maithan Alloys (NSE:MAITHANALL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maithan Alloys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹977.10 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,148.15.
GuruFocus considers Maithan Alloys to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MAITHANALL:
Days Inventory: 312.77 (256% above median its 10-year median of 87.76)
GF Value™: ₹1,148.15 vs. price of ₹977.10 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 261.3% above the Steel median (#548 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MAITHANALL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maithan Alloys Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the business of manufacturing and exporting all three bulk Ferroalloys- Ferro Manganese, Silico Manganese, and Ferro Silicon. It is also involved in the generation and supply of Wind Power and has a Captive Power Plant. Geographically the group has a business presence in India and Outside India, of which key revenue is derived from Outside India.
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