Prakash IndustriesNSE:PRAKASH -3.54%82 Days Inventory is 81.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 41.87. GuruFocus rates NSE:PRAKASH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹144.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, Prakash Industries ranks better than 50.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prakash Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PRAKASH'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.97 Med: 41.87 Max: 85.89
Current: 85.89
During the past 13 years, Prakash Industries's highest Days Inventory was 85.89. The lowest was 32.97. And the median was 41.87.
NSE:PRAKASH's Days Inventory is ranked better than 50.95% of 581
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42
vs NSE:PRAKASH: 85.89
Prakash Industries's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (80.58) to Mar. 2026 (81.98).
It might indicate that Prakash Industries'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.
Prakash Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
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.
Prakash Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.
Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) 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.
Prakash Industries'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.
Prakash Industries'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.
Prakash Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Prakash Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prakash Industries'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:PRAKASH vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Prakash Industries'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.
Prakash Industries Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Prakash Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prakash Industries'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.
Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) has a Days Inventory of 81.98 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Prakash Industries and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 41.87. Over the past decade, Prakash Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 32.97 to 85.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #285 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Prakash Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Prakash Industries' current Days Inventory of 81.98 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 41.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.97 to a high of 85.89. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Prakash Industries' value of 81.98 is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #285 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prakash Industries has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prakash Industries' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #285 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Prakash Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Prakash Industries' value of 81.98 is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Prakash Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.97 to 85.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.87 vs. the industry median of 86.42, Prakash Industries has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 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. Prakash Industries's current Days Inventory of 81.98 is 5.1% below 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 Prakash Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prakash Industries's current Days Inventory is 81.98, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 41.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prakash Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹144.31, compared to a current price of ₹133.04 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 81.98, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 41.87 and 5.1% below the Steel industry median of 86.42. Prakash Industries' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH), the current Days Inventory is 81.98 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹133.04 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹144.31.
GuruFocus considers Prakash Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PRAKASH:
Days Inventory: 81.98 (96% above median its 10-year median of 41.87)
GF Value™: ₹144.31 vs. price of ₹133.04 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Steel median (#285 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PRAKASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prakash Industries Ltd is an integrated steel and power company, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of high-quality iron and steel products such as sponge iron, wire rods, TMT bars, and ferroalloys. The company operates an integrated steel plant in Chhattisgarh, utilizing cutting-edge coal-based sponge iron production techniques. Additionally, the company has forward integration with facilities producing value-added steel products and operates a captive power generation plant, making it self-reliant in energy needs. Focused on innovation, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth, the company delivers competitive products while expanding its footprint across India's steel and power sectors.
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