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Punj LloydNSE:PUNJLLOYD Days Inventory is 12.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 10.39. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Punj Lloyd's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹39 Mil. Punj Lloyd's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,163 Mil.
Hence, Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PUNJLLOYD'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.71 Med: 10.39 Max: 30.11
Current: 12.27
During the past 13 years, Punj Lloyd's highest Days Inventory was 30.11. The lowest was 3.71. And the median was 10.39.
NSE:PUNJLLOYD's Days Inventory is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 49.76
vs NSE:PUNJLLOYD: 12.27
Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2024 (8.80) to Mar. 2026 (12.27).
It might indicate that Punj Lloyd's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Punj Lloyd's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.74.
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.
Punj Lloyd's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.
Punj Lloyd (NSE:PUNJLLOYD) 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.
Punj Lloyd'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.
Punj Lloyd'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.
Punj Lloyd Days Inventory Related Terms
Punj Lloyd Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Punj Lloyd'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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Punj Lloyd'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.
Punj Lloyd Days Inventory vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Punj Lloyd'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.
Punj Lloyd (NSE:PUNJLLOYD) has a Days Inventory of 12.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Punj Lloyd and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 10.39. Over the past decade, Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.71 to 30.11.
Is Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory too high?
Punj Lloyd's current Days Inventory of 12.27 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.71 to a high of 30.11. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.76. Punj Lloyd's value of 12.27 is 75.3% below this industry median.
How does Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory compare to SFHI?
Punj Lloyd's Days Inventory of 12.27 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.76. Punj Lloyd's value of 12.27 is 75.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Punj Lloyd's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.71 to 30.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.39 vs. the industry median of 49.76, Punj Lloyd 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.76, based on 1,490 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. Punj Lloyd's current Days Inventory of 12.27 is 75.3% 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 Punj Lloyd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Punj Lloyd's current Days Inventory is 12.27, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 10.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Punj Lloyd stock overvalued right now?
Punj Lloyd (NSE:PUNJLLOYD) has a current Days Inventory of 12.27. The current Days Inventory is 12.27, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.39 and 75.3% below the Construction industry median of 49.76. 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 Punj Lloyd (NSE:PUNJLLOYD), the current Days Inventory is 12.27 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.
Punj Lloyd Ltd is an engineering, procurement, and construction company operating across energy, infrastructure, and defense sectors. The company provides services including building pipelines, tanks, process facilities, transportation infrastructure, and specialized defense manufacturing. Its operations span multiple regions, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, South Asia, and Europe. Punj Lloyd generates revenue by providing contracting services across the sectors, serving both domestic and international clients.
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