Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL) Days Inventory: 46.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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NSE:QFIL Quality Foils (India) Ltd NSE:QFIL
63 GF Score
Price ₹60.00
GF Value ₹101.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Quality Foils (India) Days Inventory?

Quality Foils (India) NSE:QFIL 63 Days Inventory is 46.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 41.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:QFIL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹101.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Quality Foils (India) ranks better than 81.27% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Quality Foils (India)'s Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹219 Mil. Quality Foils (India)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹856 Mil. Hence, Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:QFIL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.75   Med: 41.13   Max: 49.59
Current: 47.36

During the past 7 years, Quality Foils (India)'s highest Days Inventory was 49.59. The lowest was 35.75. And the median was 41.13.

NSE:QFIL's Days Inventory is ranked better than
81.27% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs NSE:QFIL: 47.36

Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (43.03) to Mar. 2026 (46.74). It might indicate that Quality Foils (India)'s sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Quality Foils (India)'s Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.90.

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. Quality Foils (India)'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.


Quality Foils (India)  (NSE:QFIL) 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.

Quality Foils (India)'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.

Quality Foils (India)'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.


Quality Foils (India) Days Inventory Related Terms


Quality Foils (India) Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quality Foils (India)'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.

Quality Foils (India) Days Inventory Chart

Quality Foils (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 35.75 38.82 41.13 47.48 49.59

Quality Foils (India) Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 36.37 37.53 43.03 45.72 46.74

NSE:QFIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Quality Foils (India)'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.


Quality Foils (India) Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory falls into.


NSE:QFIL
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Quality Foils (India) Days Inventory Calculation

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

Quality Foils (India)'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
=( (208.828 + 243.122) / 2 ) / 1663.17*365
=225.975 / 1663.17*365
=49.59

Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (195.454 + 243.122) / 2 ) / 856.263*365 / 2
=219.288 / 856.263*365 / 2
=46.74

* 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 46.74 mean?
Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL) has a Days Inventory of 46.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Quality Foils (India) and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 41.13. Over the past decade, Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory has ranged from 35.75 to 49.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Quality Foils (India) ranks #109 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory too high?
Quality Foils (India)'s current Days Inventory of 46.74 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 41.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.75 to a high of 49.59. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Quality Foils (India)'s value of 46.74 is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quality Foils (India) ranks #109 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quality Foils (India) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quality Foils (India)'s Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Quality Foils (India) ranks #109 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Quality Foils (India) in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Quality Foils (India)'s value of 46.74 is 46% below this benchmark. Historically, Quality Foils (India)'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 35.75 to 49.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.13 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Quality Foils (India) 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 86.57, based on 582 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. Quality Foils (India)'s current Days Inventory of 46.74 is 46% 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 Quality Foils (India) and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quality Foils (India)'s current Days Inventory is 46.74, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 41.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quality Foils (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹101.59, compared to a current price of ₹60.00 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 46.74, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 41.13 and 46% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Quality Foils (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL), the current Days Inventory is 46.74 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 Quality Foils (India) (NSE:QFIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Foils (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹60.00 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹101.59. GuruFocus considers Quality Foils (India) to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:QFIL:

  • Days Inventory: 46.74 (14% above median its 10-year median of 41.13)
  • GF Value™: ₹101.59 vs. price of ₹60.00 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46% below the Steel median (#109 of 582)

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


Quality Foils (India) Business Description

Address 3, Industrial Development Colony, Hisar, HR, IND, 125005
Quality Foils (India) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and exporting of Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Strips/Coils and Stainless Steel Flexible Hoses/pipes. The products of the company are sold both in the domestic as well as international markets.
63GF Score

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