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NLC IndiaNSE:NLCINDIA -1.70%83 Days Inventory is 304.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 201.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:NLCINDIA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹290.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Utilities - Regulated companies, NLC India ranks worse than 94.27% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). NLC India's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹22,813 Mil. NLC India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,847 Mil.
Hence, NLC India's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 304.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for NLC India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NLCINDIA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.94 Med: 201.42 Max: 297.29
Current: 221.69
During the past 13 years, NLC India's highest Days Inventory was 297.29. The lowest was 81.94. And the median was 201.42.
NSE:NLCINDIA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 94.27% of 454
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52
vs NSE:NLCINDIA: 221.69
NLC India's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (672.09) to Mar. 2026 (304.04).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
NLC India's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.
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.
NLC India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.
NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) 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.
NLC 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.
NLC 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.
NLC India Days Inventory Related Terms
NLC India Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NLC 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:NLCINDIA vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NLC 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.
NLC India Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NLC India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NLC 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.
NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) has a Days Inventory of 304.04 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on NLC India and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 201.42. Over the past decade, NLC India's Days Inventory has ranged from 81.94 to 297.29. According to the industry distribution chart, NLC India ranks #428 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is NLC India's Days Inventory too high?
NLC India's current Days Inventory of 304.04 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 201.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.94 to a high of 297.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. NLC India's value of 304.04 is 1250.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NLC India ranks #428 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NLC India has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLC India's Days Inventory compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NLC India ranks #428 out of 454 companies for Days Inventory. This places NLC India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. NLC India's value of 304.04 is 1250.1% above this benchmark. Historically, NLC India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 81.94 to 297.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 201.42 vs. the industry median of 22.52, NLC India 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 - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 454 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. NLC India's current Days Inventory of 304.04 is 1250.1% 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 NLC India and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NLC India's current Days Inventory is 304.04, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 201.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹290.22, compared to a current price of ₹295.60 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 304.04, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 201.42 and 1250.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. NLC India's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA), the current Days Inventory is 304.04 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 NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLC India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹295.60 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹290.22.
GuruFocus considers NLC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NLCINDIA:
Days Inventory: 304.04 (51% above median its 10-year median of 201.42)
GF Value™: ₹290.22 vs. price of ₹295.60 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1250.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#428 of 454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NLCINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NLC India Ltd is an energy company. The company has two reportable segments namely the Mining segment which is engaged in the mining of lignite and coal, and the Power generation segment which is engaged in the generation and sale of power utilities across the country. The power is generated from Thermal Power Stations and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. It generates maximum revenue from the Power generation segment. It also engaged in providing consultancy and management services relating to mining and power generation.
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