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Metro BrandsNSE:METROBRAND -0.29%93 Days Inventory is 239.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 234.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:METROBRAND with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,462.91 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,093 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Brands ranks worse than 82.25% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Metro Brands's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,560 Mil. Metro Brands's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,264 Mil.
Hence, Metro Brands's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 239.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Brands's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:METROBRAND'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 218.92 Med: 234.31 Max: 337.12
Current: 230.05
During the past 8 years, Metro Brands's highest Days Inventory was 337.12. The lowest was 218.92. And the median was 234.31.
NSE:METROBRAND's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 82.25% of 1093
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.43
vs NSE:METROBRAND: 230.05
Metro Brands's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (212.56) to Mar. 2026 (239.33).
It might indicate that Metro Brands's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Metro Brands's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
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.
Metro Brands's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) 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.
Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Days Inventory Related Terms
Metro Brands Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Brands'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:METROBRAND vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Brands's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) has a Days Inventory of 239.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metro Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 234.31. Over the past decade, Metro Brands' Days Inventory has ranged from 218.92 to 337.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #899 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Metro Brands' Days Inventory too high?
Metro Brands' current Days Inventory of 239.33 is near median its 10-year median of 234.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 218.92 to a high of 337.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Metro Brands' value of 239.33 is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #899 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metro Brands has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Brands' Days Inventory compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #899 out of 1093 companies for Days Inventory. This places Metro Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Metro Brands' value of 239.33 is 127% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Brands' own Days Inventory has ranged from 218.92 to 337.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 234.31 vs. the industry median of 105.43, Metro Brands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.43, based on 1,093 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. Metro Brands's current Days Inventory of 239.33 is 127% 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Brands's current Days Inventory is 239.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 234.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,462.91, compared to a current price of ₹1,021.90 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 239.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 234.31 and 127% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.43. Metro Brands' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND), the current Days Inventory is 239.33 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,021.90 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,462.91.
GuruFocus considers Metro Brands to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:METROBRAND:
Days Inventory: 239.33 (near median its 10-year median of 234.31)
GF Value™: ₹1,462.91 vs. price of ₹1,021.90 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#899 of 1093)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:METROBRAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty retailer of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories. It offers a wide range of branded products for the entire family, including items for men, women, unisex, and kids, suitable for every occasion, from casual to formal events. The company is also involved in manufacturing foot care and shoe care products through a joint venture. The various in-house and third-party brands in its product portfolio include Metro Shoes, Mochi Shoes, Clarks, Fila, New Era, Foot Locker, FitFlop, Walkway Shoes, Crocs, daVinchi, and Cheemo. The company's only business is the trading of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories, operating in the premium and economy categories.
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