Patel EngineeringNSE:PATELENG -5.44%82 Days Inventory is 88.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 515.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATELENG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹47.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,483 Construction companies, Patel Engineering ranks worse than 86.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patel Engineering's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PATELENG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 209.72 Med: 515.38 Max: 1016.34
Current: 209.72
During the past 13 years, Patel Engineering's highest Days Inventory was 1016.34. The lowest was 209.72. And the median was 515.38.
NSE:PATELENG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 86.78% of 1483
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.83
vs NSE:PATELENG: 209.72
Patel Engineering's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (326.77) to Mar. 2026 (88.36).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Patel Engineering's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.
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.
Patel Engineering's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) 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.
Patel Engineering'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.
Patel Engineering'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.
Patel Engineering Days Inventory Related Terms
Patel Engineering Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patel Engineering'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:PATELENG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Patel Engineering'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.
Patel Engineering Days Inventory vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Patel Engineering's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patel Engineering'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.
Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) has a Days Inventory of 88.36 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Patel Engineering and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 515.38. Over the past decade, Patel Engineering's Days Inventory has ranged from 209.72 to 1,016.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Patel Engineering ranks #1287 out of 1483 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Patel Engineering's Days Inventory too high?
Patel Engineering's current Days Inventory of 88.36 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 515.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 209.72 to a high of 1,016.34. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. Patel Engineering's value of 88.36 is 77.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patel Engineering ranks #1287 out of 1483 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Patel Engineering has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Engineering's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Patel Engineering ranks #1287 out of 1483 companies for Days Inventory. This places Patel Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. Patel Engineering's value of 88.36 is 77.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Patel Engineering's own Days Inventory has ranged from 209.72 to 1,016.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 515.38 vs. the industry median of 49.83, Patel Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.83, based on 1,483 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. Patel Engineering's current Days Inventory of 88.36 is 77.3% 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 Patel Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patel Engineering's current Days Inventory is 88.36, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 515.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹47.96, compared to a current price of ₹31.64 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.36, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 515.38 and 77.3% above the Construction industry median of 49.83. Patel Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG), the current Days Inventory is 88.36 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 Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patel Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹31.64 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹47.96.
GuruFocus considers Patel Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PATELENG:
Days Inventory: 88.36 (83% below median its 10-year median of 515.38)
GF Value™: ₹47.96 vs. price of ₹31.64 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.3% above the Construction median (#1287 of 1483)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PATELENG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Patel Engineering Ltd is a company that undertakes civil construction and engineering projects. The company is engaged in segments including engineering procurement and construction (EPC) and real estate. It generates a vast majority of its revenue from the EPC segment within India. The company projects include all sectors of the infrastructure industry from dams, tunnels, micro-runnels, hydroelectric projects, irrigation projects, highways, roads, bridges, railways, refineries to real estate, and townships.
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