Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC) Days Inventory: 61.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:MANALIPETC Manali Petrochemicals Ltd NSE:MANALIPETC
75 GF Score
Price ₹66.97
GF Value ₹68.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Manali Petrochemicals Days Inventory?

Manali Petrochemicals NSE:MANALIPETC +0.30% 75 Days Inventory is 61.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 57.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:MANALIPETC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹68.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Manali Petrochemicals ranks worse than 51.65% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Manali Petrochemicals's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,536 Mil. Manali Petrochemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,276 Mil. Hence, Manali Petrochemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.57.

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

NSE:MANALIPETC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.29   Med: 57.02   Max: 92.93
Current: 82.04

During the past 13 years, Manali Petrochemicals's highest Days Inventory was 92.93. The lowest was 28.29. And the median was 57.02.

NSE:MANALIPETC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
51.65% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.09 vs NSE:MANALIPETC: 82.04

Manali Petrochemicals's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (107.35) to Mar. 2026 (61.57).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Manali Petrochemicals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.

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. Manali Petrochemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.


Manali Petrochemicals  (NSE:MANALIPETC) 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.

Manali 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.

Manali 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.


Manali Petrochemicals Days Inventory Related Terms


Manali Petrochemicals Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manali 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.

Manali Petrochemicals Days Inventory Chart

Manali Petrochemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Manali Petrochemicals 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:MANALIPETC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Manali 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.


Manali Petrochemicals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Manali Petrochemicals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manali Petrochemicals's Days Inventory falls into.


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Manali Petrochemicals Days Inventory Calculation

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

Manali Petrochemicals'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
=( (1956 + 1535.5) / 2 ) / 7784.6*365
=1745.75 / 7784.6*365
=81.85

Manali Petrochemicals'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 + 1535.5) / 1 ) / 2275.6*365 / 4
=1535.5 / 2275.6*365 / 4
=61.57

* 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 61.57 mean?
Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC) has a Days Inventory of 61.57 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Manali Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.02. Over the past decade, Manali Petrochemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 28.29 to 92.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Manali Petrochemicals ranks #796 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Manali Petrochemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Manali Petrochemicals' current Days Inventory of 61.57 is near median its 10-year median of 57.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.29 to a high of 92.93. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Manali Petrochemicals' value of 61.57 is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manali Petrochemicals ranks #796 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Manali Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manali Petrochemicals' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Manali Petrochemicals ranks #796 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Manali Petrochemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Manali Petrochemicals' value of 61.57 is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Manali Petrochemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.29 to 92.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.02 vs. the industry median of 80.09, Manali 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 80.09, 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. Manali Petrochemicals's current Days Inventory of 61.57 is 23.1% 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 Manali Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manali Petrochemicals's current Days Inventory is 61.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manali Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹68.21, compared to a current price of ₹66.97 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 61.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.02 and 23.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.09. Manali Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC), the current Days Inventory is 61.57 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 Manali Petrochemicals (NSE:MANALIPETC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manali Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹66.97 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹68.21. GuruFocus considers Manali Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MANALIPETC:

  • Days Inventory: 61.57 (near median its 10-year median of 57.02)
  • GF Value™: ₹68.21 vs. price of ₹66.97 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.1% below the Chemicals median (#796 of 1541)

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


Manali Petrochemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 500268:India
Address 88 Mount Road, SPIC House, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600032
Manali Petrochemicals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Propylene Oxide (PO), Propylene Glycol (PG), and Polyols (PY). It serves various industries such as appliances, automotive, bedding, food and fragrances, furniture, footwear, paints and coatings, and pharmaceuticals. The company's only operating segment includes the manufacture and sale of petrochemical products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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