Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE) Days Inventory: 167.80 (As of Jun. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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NSE:PONNIERODE Ponni Sugars (Erode) Ltd NSE:PONNIERODE
91 GF Score
Price ₹327.60
GF Value ₹411.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ponni Sugars (Erode) Days Inventory?

Ponni Sugars (Erode) NSE:PONNIERODE -0.21% 91 Days Inventory is 167.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 119.69. GuruFocus rates NSE:PONNIERODE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹411.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,874 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks worse than 78.28% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,291 Mil. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹702 Mil. Hence, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 167.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:PONNIERODE' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.28   Med: 119.69   Max: 177.33
Current: 149.32

During the past 13 years, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s highest Days Inventory was 177.33. The lowest was 92.28. And the median was 119.69.

NSE:PONNIERODE's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.28% of 1874 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.11 vs NSE:PONNIERODE: 149.32

Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (215.09) to Jun. 2026 (167.80).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.54.

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. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.40.


Ponni Sugars (Erode)  (NSE:PONNIERODE) 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.

Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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.


Ponni Sugars (Erode) Days Inventory Related Terms


Ponni Sugars (Erode) Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ponni Sugars (Erode)'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.

Ponni Sugars (Erode) Days Inventory Chart

Ponni Sugars (Erode) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Ponni Sugars (Erode) Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:PONNIERODE vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'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.


Ponni Sugars (Erode) Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory falls into.


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Ponni Sugars (Erode) Days Inventory Calculation

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

Ponni Sugars (Erode)'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
=( (1149.1 + 1290.7) / 2 ) / 2713.1*365
=1219.9 / 2713.1*365
=164.12

Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1290.7 + 0) / 1 ) / 701.9*365 / 4
=1290.7 / 701.9*365 / 4
=167.80

* 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 167.80 mean?
Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE) has a Days Inventory of 167.80 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ponni Sugars (Erode) and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 119.69. Over the past decade, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory has ranged from 92.28 to 177.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks #1467 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory too high?
Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s current Days Inventory of 167.80 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 119.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.28 to a high of 177.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.11. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s value of 167.80 is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks #1467 out of 1874 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ponni Sugars (Erode) has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Days Inventory compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks #1467 out of 1874 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ponni Sugars (Erode) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.11. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s value of 167.80 is 101.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 92.28 to 177.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 119.69 vs. the industry median of 83.11, Ponni Sugars (Erode) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.11, based on 1,874 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. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s current Days Inventory of 167.80 is 101.9% 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 Ponni Sugars (Erode) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s current Days Inventory is 167.80, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 119.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ponni Sugars (Erode) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹411.61, compared to a current price of ₹327.60 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 167.80, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 119.69 and 101.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.11. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE), the current Days Inventory is 167.80 as of Jun. 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 Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ponni Sugars (Erode) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹327.60 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹411.61. GuruFocus considers Ponni Sugars (Erode) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PONNIERODE:

  • Days Inventory: 167.80 (40% above median its 10-year median of 119.69)
  • GF Value™: ₹411.61 vs. price of ₹327.60 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1467 of 1874)

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


Ponni Sugars (Erode) Business Description

Other Exchanges 532460:India
Address No. 13 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Old Mahabalipuram Road, Esvin House, Seevaram Village, Perungudi, Chennai, TN, IND, 600096
Ponni Sugars (Erode) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of sugar and by-products. The company operates through two segments which include Sugar and Cogeneration of power. Its product includes sugar, bagasse, and molasses, among others. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Sugar segment.
91GF Score

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