National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Days Inventory: 42.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median


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What is National Fertilizers Days Inventory?

National Fertilizers NSE:NFL +0.44% 71 Days Inventory is 42.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 50.55. GuruFocus rates NSE:NFL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹303.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, National Fertilizers ranks better than 92.71% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). National Fertilizers's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,851 Mil. National Fertilizers's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹23,356 Mil. Hence, National Fertilizers's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.39.

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

NSE:NFL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.38   Med: 50.55   Max: 72.02
Current: 40.49

During the past 13 years, National Fertilizers's highest Days Inventory was 72.02. The lowest was 26.38. And the median was 50.55.

NSE:NFL's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.71% of 247 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 104.85 vs NSE:NFL: 40.49

National Fertilizers's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (34.20) to Mar. 2026 (42.39). It might indicate that National Fertilizers's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. National Fertilizers's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15.

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. National Fertilizers's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.


National Fertilizers  (NSE:NFL) 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.

National 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.

National 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.


National Fertilizers Days Inventory Related Terms


National Fertilizers Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National 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.

National Fertilizers Days Inventory Chart

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

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, National 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.


National Fertilizers Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry

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

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


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National Fertilizers Days Inventory Calculation

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

National 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
=( (9105.3 + 10850.6) / 2 ) / 138040.3*365
=9977.95 / 138040.3*365
=26.38

National 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 + 10850.6) / 1 ) / 23356.4*365 / 4
=10850.6 / 23356.4*365 / 4
=42.39

* 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 42.39 mean?
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) has a Days Inventory of 42.39 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on National Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 50.55. Over the past decade, National Fertilizers' Days Inventory has ranged from 26.38 to 72.02. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #18 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is National Fertilizers' Days Inventory too high?
National Fertilizers' current Days Inventory of 42.39 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 50.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.38 to a high of 72.02. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. National Fertilizers' value of 42.39 is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #18 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fertilizers' Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #18 out of 247 companies for Days Inventory. This places National Fertilizers in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.85. National Fertilizers' value of 42.39 is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, National Fertilizers' own Days Inventory has ranged from 26.38 to 72.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.55 vs. the industry median of 104.85, National 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 247 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. National Fertilizers's current Days Inventory of 42.39 is 59.6% 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 National 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. National Fertilizers's current Days Inventory is 42.39, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 50.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹303.01, compared to a current price of ₹75.63 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.39, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 50.55 and 59.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 104.85. National Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL), the current Days Inventory is 42.39 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹75.63 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹303.01. GuruFocus considers National Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NFL:

  • Days Inventory: 42.39 (16% below median its 10-year median of 50.55)
  • GF Value™: ₹303.01 vs. price of ₹75.63 (75% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.6% below the Agriculture median (#18 of 247)

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


National Fertilizers Business Description

Other Exchanges 523630:India
Address A-11, Sector-24, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
National Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing agro chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Neem Coated Urea, four strains of Bio-Fertilizers (solid & liquid), Bentonite Sulphur, and other allied Industrial products like Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate. The brand name of the company is known in the market as KISAN. The company also provides agriculture extension services to educate farmers on fertilizers and the know-how on scientific methods of cultivation. Its operating segments include Manufactured Fertilizers which derive key revenue, Manufactured Chemicals, Traded Imported Fertilizers, and Others. Geographically, the company caters only to the Indian market.
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