Orient CementNSE:ORIENTCEM +4.30%68 Days Inventory is 110.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 113.04. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTCEM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹215.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Orient Cement ranks worse than 71.94% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Orient Cement's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,292 Mil. Orient Cement's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,884 Mil.
Hence, Orient Cement's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 110.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Cement's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORIENTCEM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.4 Med: 113.04 Max: 240.26
Current: 146.98
During the past 13 years, Orient Cement's highest Days Inventory was 240.26. The lowest was 57.40. And the median was 113.04.
NSE:ORIENTCEM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 71.94% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21
vs NSE:ORIENTCEM: 146.98
Orient Cement's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (207.07) to Mar. 2026 (110.99).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Orient Cement's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.
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.
Orient Cement's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) 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.
Orient Cement'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.
Orient Cement'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.
Orient Cement Days Inventory Related Terms
Orient Cement Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Cement'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:ORIENTCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Orient Cement'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.
Orient Cement Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Orient Cement's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Cement'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.
Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) has a Days Inventory of 110.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Orient Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 113.04. Over the past decade, Orient Cement's Days Inventory has ranged from 57.40 to 240.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #282 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Orient Cement's Days Inventory too high?
Orient Cement's current Days Inventory of 110.99 is near median its 10-year median of 113.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.40 to a high of 240.26. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Orient Cement's value of 110.99 is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #282 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Cement has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Cement's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #282 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Orient Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Orient Cement's value of 110.99 is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Cement's own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.40 to 240.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 113.04 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Orient Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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. Orient Cement's current Days Inventory of 110.99 is 23% 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 Orient Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Cement's current Days Inventory is 110.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 113.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹215.59, compared to a current price of ₹142.29 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 110.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 113.04 and 23% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Orient Cement's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM), the current Days Inventory is 110.99 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹142.29 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹215.59.
GuruFocus considers Orient Cement to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTCEM:
Days Inventory: 110.99 (near median its 10-year median of 113.04)
GF Value™: ₹215.59 vs. price of ₹142.29 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Building Materials median (#282 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Cement Ltd is engaged in cement manufacturing and selling, and has a presence in various states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Its products and solutions are Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Kawach, Compocem, Ambuja Cool Walls, and Others. The company operates in a single segment, which is the manufacturing and sales of cement.
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