Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) Days Inventory: 123.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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NSE:PARAGON Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Ltd NSE:PARAGON
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What is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Days Inventory?

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical NSE:PARAGON -0.41% 54 Days Inventory is 123.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 93.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:PARAGON with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹109.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,547 Chemicals companies, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ranks worse than 82.09% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹323 Mil. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹477 Mil. Hence, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 123.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:PARAGON' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.9   Med: 93.38   Max: 150.02
Current: 150.02

During the past 6 years, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's highest Days Inventory was 150.02. The lowest was 7.90. And the median was 93.38.

NSE:PARAGON's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
82.09% of 1547 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.14 vs NSE:PARAGON: 150.02

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (112.86) to Mar. 2026 (123.76). It might indicate that Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.47.

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. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical  (NSE:PARAGON) 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.

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Days Inventory Related Terms


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical'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.

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Days Inventory Chart

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 39.05 79.13 107.63 129.99 137.98

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 150.80 112.86 210.91 123.76

NSE:PARAGON vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical'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.


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory falls into.


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Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Days Inventory Calculation

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

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical'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
=( (286.996 + 285.239) / 2 ) / 756.885*365
=286.1175 / 756.885*365
=137.98

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (361.044 + 285.239) / 2 ) / 476.509*365 / 2
=323.1415 / 476.509*365 / 2
=123.76

* 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 123.76 mean?
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) has a Days Inventory of 123.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 93.38. Over the past decade, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory has ranged from 7.90 to 150.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ranks #1270 out of 1547 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory too high?
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current Days Inventory of 123.76 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 93.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.90 to a high of 150.02. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's value of 123.76 is 54.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ranks #1270 out of 1547 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ranks #1270 out of 1547 companies for Days Inventory. This places Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's value of 123.76 is 54.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.90 to 150.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.38 vs. the industry median of 80.14, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical 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 80.14, based on 1,547 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. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current Days Inventory of 123.76 is 54.4% 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 Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current Days Inventory is 123.76, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 93.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹109.93, compared to a current price of ₹48.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 123.76, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 93.38 and 54.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.14. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON), the current Days Inventory is 123.76 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 Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹48.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹109.93. GuruFocus considers Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PARAGON:

  • Days Inventory: 123.76 (33% above median its 10-year median of 93.38)
  • GF Value™: ₹109.93 vs. price of ₹48.00 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.4% above the Chemicals median (#1270 of 1547)

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


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Business Description

Address S.G. Highway, 1001/1, Parshwa Tower, Near Pakvan Hotel, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380054
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Ltd is engaged in the business of custom synthesis and manufacturing of specialty chemical intermediates involving complex and differentiated chemistry. Its diverse types of products find applications across various industries, including pharma, agrochemicals, cosmetics, pigments and dyes.
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