Nestle IndiaNSE:NESTLEIND +0.94%98 Days Inventory is 78.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 83.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:NESTLEIND with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,481.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle India ranks worse than 56.92% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nestle India's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹25,692 Mil. Nestle India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹29,899 Mil.
Hence, Nestle India's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NESTLEIND'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.84 Med: 83.03 Max: 97.45
Current: 92.86
During the past 13 years, Nestle India's highest Days Inventory was 97.45. The lowest was 72.84. And the median was 83.03.
NSE:NESTLEIND's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 56.92% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655
vs NSE:NESTLEIND: 92.86
Nestle India's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (107.81) to Mar. 2026 (78.41).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nestle India's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.
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.
Nestle India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) 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.
Nestle India'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.
Nestle India'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.
Nestle India Days Inventory Related Terms
Nestle India Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle India'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:NESTLEIND vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle India'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.
Nestle India Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle India'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.
Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) has a Days Inventory of 78.41 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nestle India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.03. Over the past decade, Nestle India's Days Inventory has ranged from 72.84 to 97.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #1061 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Nestle India's Days Inventory too high?
Nestle India's current Days Inventory of 78.41 is near median its 10-year median of 83.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.84 to a high of 97.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Nestle India's value of 78.41 is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #1061 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle India has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle India's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #1061 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nestle India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Nestle India's value of 78.41 is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 72.84 to 97.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.03 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Nestle India 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,864 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. Nestle India's current Days Inventory of 78.41 is 5.1% 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 Nestle India and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle India's current Days Inventory is 78.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,481.99, compared to a current price of ₹1,459.80 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.03 and 5.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Nestle India's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 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 Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND), the current Days Inventory is 78.41 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 Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,459.80 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,481.99.
GuruFocus considers Nestle India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NESTLEIND:
Days Inventory: 78.41 (near median its 10-year median of 83.03)
GF Value™: ₹1,481.99 vs. price of ₹1,459.80 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1061 of 1864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NESTLEIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle India Ltd is mainly involved in Food business which incorporates product groups viz. Milk Products and Nutrition, Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids, Powdered and Liquid Beverages and Confectionery. The company's brand portfolio provides Nestle Healthy Breakfast Cereals, Coffee, Chocolates & Confectionery, Nutrition, Dairy, Foods, Vending and Food Services, My Nestle, Nestle Health Science, Import, Tea export, and NESTLE Ad Campaigns. The company has single operating segment. The company has presence in India and Outside India. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
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