NHPCNSE:NHPC -2.16%78 Days Inventory is 260.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 559% above its 10-year median of 39.53. GuruFocus rates NSE:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹105.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NHPC ranks worse than 81.33% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). NHPC's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,939 Mil. NHPC's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,030 Mil.
Hence, NHPC's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 260.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for NHPC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NHPC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.39 Med: 39.53 Max: 122.52
Current: 121.02
During the past 13 years, NHPC's highest Days Inventory was 122.52. The lowest was 31.39. And the median was 39.53.
NSE:NHPC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 81.33% of 332
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 28.77
vs NSE:NHPC: 121.02
NHPC's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (239.65) to Mar. 2026 (260.46).
It might indicate that NHPC's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
NHPC's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
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.
NHPC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
NHPC (NSE:NHPC) 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.
NHPC'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.
NHPC'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.
NHPC Days Inventory Related Terms
NHPC Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NHPC'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, NHPC'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.
NHPC Days Inventory vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NHPC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NHPC'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.
NHPC (NSE:NHPC) has a Days Inventory of 260.46 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on NHPC and its competitors. This is 559% above median its historical median of 39.53. Over the past decade, NHPC's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.39 to 122.52. According to the industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #270 out of 332 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is NHPC's Days Inventory too high?
NHPC's current Days Inventory of 260.46 is 559% above median its 10-year median of 39.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.39 to a high of 122.52. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Inventory is 28.77. NHPC's value of 260.46 is 805.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NHPC ranks #270 out of 332 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NHPC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NHPC's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #270 out of 332 companies for Days Inventory. This places NHPC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.77. NHPC's value of 260.46 is 805.3% above this benchmark. Historically, NHPC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.39 to 122.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.53 vs. the industry median of 28.77, NHPC 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 28.77, based on 332 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. NHPC's current Days Inventory of 260.46 is 805.3% 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 NHPC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NHPC's current Days Inventory is 260.46, which is 559% above median its own 10-year median of 39.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NHPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHPC (NSE:NHPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹105.13, compared to a current price of ₹79.57 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 260.46, which is 559% above median its 10-year median of 39.53 and 805.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 28.77. NHPC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 NHPC (NSE:NHPC), the current Days Inventory is 260.46 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 NHPC (NSE:NHPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHPC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹79.57 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹105.13.
GuruFocus considers NHPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NHPC:
Days Inventory: 260.46 (559% above median its 10-year median of 39.53)
GF Value™: ₹105.13 vs. price of ₹79.57 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 805.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#270 of 332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NHPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NHPC Ltd is an electric utility company, of which the Indian government owns the vast majority of shares. The company produces electricity through the operation of its portfolio of hydroelectric power plants located across India. Electricity generation (including income from embedded Finance/ Operating leases) is the principal business activity of the Company. NHPC generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of energy to state electricity boards, state energy departments, and their successor companies via long-term agreements. The company has made efforts to expand its electric production capacity with thermal, wind, and solar power generating facilities. NHPC operates its power development and secondary consulting businesses exclusively in India.
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