Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) Days Inventory: 39.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Below Median

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NSE:RCF Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd NSE:RCF
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What is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Inventory?

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers NSE:RCF -1.80% 74 Days Inventory is 39.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 88.18. GuruFocus rates NSE:RCF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹363.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks better than 78.05% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,974 Mil. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹37,055 Mil. Hence, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:RCF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.73   Med: 88.18   Max: 111.18
Current: 59.73

During the past 13 years, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's highest Days Inventory was 111.18. The lowest was 50.73. And the median was 88.18.

NSE:RCF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
78.05% of 246 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 103.315 vs NSE:RCF: 59.73

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (71.71) to Mar. 2026 (39.34).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.32.

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. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers  (NSE:RCF) 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.

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Inventory Related Terms


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Inventory Chart

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:RCF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Inventory vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Inventory falls into.


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Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Inventory Calculation

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

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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
=( (15855.9 + 15973.7) / 2 ) / 114498.3*365
=15914.8 / 114498.3*365
=50.73

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 15973.7) / 1 ) / 37055.2*365 / 4
=15973.7 / 37055.2*365 / 4
=39.34

* 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 39.34 mean?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) has a Days Inventory of 39.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 88.18. Over the past decade, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Inventory has ranged from 50.73 to 111.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #54 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Inventory too high?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' current Days Inventory of 39.34 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 88.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.73 to a high of 111.18. The Agriculture industry median Days Inventory is 103.32. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 39.34 is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #54 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Inventory compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #54 out of 246 companies for Days Inventory. This places Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 103.32. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 39.34 is 61.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.73 to 111.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.18 vs. the industry median of 103.32, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Inventory among Agriculture companies is 103.32, based on 246 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. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Days Inventory of 39.34 is 61.9% 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Inventory is 103.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Days Inventory is 39.34, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 88.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹363.82, compared to a current price of ₹128.47 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 39.34, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 88.18 and 61.9% below the Agriculture industry median of 103.32. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF), the current Days Inventory is 39.34 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹128.47 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹363.82. GuruFocus considers Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RCF:

  • Days Inventory: 39.34 (55% below median its 10-year median of 88.18)
  • GF Value™: ₹363.82 vs. price of ₹128.47 (64.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.9% below the Agriculture median (#54 of 246)

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


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description

Other Exchanges 524230:India
Address Eastern Express Highway, Priyadarshini Building, Sion, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400022
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. It is a government-owned company under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, India. It operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and Thal, Maharashtra. It produces fertilizers such as urea, complex fertilizers (NPK), bio-fertilizers, micronutrients, and water-soluble fertilizers, along with a range of industrial chemicals used in various industries. The company distributes its products across India and outside India. The company also offers soil testing and farmer training services. The Company has the following operating segments: Fertilizers, Industrial Chemicals, and Trading. The majority revenue generation segment is Industrial Chemicals.
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