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Patil AutomationNSE:PATILAUTOM -0.42%18 Days Inventory is 136.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 67.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATILAUTOM with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Patil Automation ranks worse than 52.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patil Automation's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PATILAUTOM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.36 Med: 67.7 Max: 146.17
Current: 126.34
During the past 5 years, Patil Automation's highest Days Inventory was 146.17. The lowest was 35.36. And the median was 67.70.
NSE:PATILAUTOM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 52.76% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 120.315
vs NSE:PATILAUTOM: 126.34
Patil Automation's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (86.91) to Mar. 2026 (136.60).
It might indicate that Patil Automation's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Patil Automation's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.
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.
Patil Automation's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) 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.
Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation Days Inventory Related Terms
Patil Automation Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patil Automation'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:PATILAUTOM vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Patil Automation's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a Days Inventory of 136.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Patil Automation and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 67.70. Over the past decade, Patil Automation's Days Inventory has ranged from 35.36 to 146.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #1566 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Patil Automation's Days Inventory too high?
Patil Automation's current Days Inventory of 136.60 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 67.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.36 to a high of 146.17. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 120.32. Patil Automation's value of 136.60 is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #1566 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Patil Automation has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patil Automation's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #1566 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Patil Automation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 120.32. Patil Automation's value of 136.60 is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Patil Automation's own Days Inventory has ranged from 35.36 to 146.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.70 vs. the industry median of 120.32, Patil Automation 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 120.32, based on 2,968 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. Patil Automation's current Days Inventory of 136.60 is 13.5% 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 Patil Automation and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 120.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patil Automation's current Days Inventory is 136.60, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 67.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patil Automation stock overvalued right now?
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a current Days Inventory of 136.60. The current Days Inventory is 136.60, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 67.70 and 13.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 120.32. Patil Automation's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM), the current Days Inventory is 136.60 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.
Patil Automation Ltd is an automation solutions provider serving industrial clients in the automotive sector. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying Welding fixtures, Inspection Jigs & Gauges, Conveyor, and Assembly Line. The group provides services of Line Automation, Robotic Welding & Handling, Special Purpose Machines, and Jigs & Fixtures.
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