Orient CeratechNSE:ORIENTCER +2.77%76 Days Inventory is 213.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 172.98. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTCER with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹52.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,539 Chemicals companies, Orient Ceratech ranks worse than 87.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Ceratech's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORIENTCER'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 107.45 Med: 172.98 Max: 235.09
Current: 182.69
During the past 13 years, Orient Ceratech's highest Days Inventory was 235.09. The lowest was 107.45. And the median was 172.98.
NSE:ORIENTCER's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 87.72% of 1539
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs NSE:ORIENTCER: 182.69
Orient Ceratech's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (222.97) to Mar. 2026 (213.51).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Orient Ceratech's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.
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 Ceratech's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.
Orient Ceratech (NSE:ORIENTCER) 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 Ceratech'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 Ceratech'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 Ceratech Days Inventory Related Terms
Orient Ceratech Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Ceratech'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:ORIENTCER vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orient Ceratech'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 Ceratech Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orient Ceratech's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Ceratech'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 Ceratech (NSE:ORIENTCER) has a Days Inventory of 213.51 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Orient Ceratech and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 172.98. Over the past decade, Orient Ceratech's Days Inventory has ranged from 107.45 to 235.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Ceratech ranks #1350 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Orient Ceratech's Days Inventory too high?
Orient Ceratech's current Days Inventory of 213.51 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 172.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 107.45 to a high of 235.09. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Orient Ceratech's value of 213.51 is 164.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Ceratech ranks #1350 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orient Ceratech has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Ceratech's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orient Ceratech ranks #1350 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This places Orient Ceratech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Orient Ceratech's value of 213.51 is 164.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Ceratech's own Days Inventory has ranged from 107.45 to 235.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 172.98 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Orient Ceratech 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,539 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 Ceratech's current Days Inventory of 213.51 is 164.8% 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 Ceratech and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Ceratech's current Days Inventory is 213.51, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 172.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Ceratech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Ceratech (NSE:ORIENTCER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹52.29, compared to a current price of ₹41.52 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 213.51, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 172.98 and 164.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Orient Ceratech's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ceratech (NSE:ORIENTCER), the current Days Inventory is 213.51 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 Ceratech (NSE:ORIENTCER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Ceratech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹41.52 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹52.29.
GuruFocus considers Orient Ceratech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTCER:
Days Inventory: 213.51 (23% above median its 10-year median of 172.98)
GF Value™: ₹52.29 vs. price of ₹41.52 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 164.8% above the Chemicals median (#1350 of 1539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTCER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Ceratech Ltd is an Indian-based company. It has two reportable segments: Alumina Refactories, Monolithics products, and bauxite ores, which are the key revenue driver; and Power generation. Alumina Refractories and Monolithics products manufacture calcined bauxite, fused aluminum oxide abrasive grains, and low cement castables which are mainly consumed in steel plants. The company also has a thermal power plant, furnace oil-based power plant, and windmills. The power generated from the thermal power plant and furnace oil-based power plant is captively consumed at the plant and power generated from windmills is sold to the respective state power distribution companies.
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