The historical rank and industry rank for Refractory Shapes's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:REFRACTORY's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 90.21 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Refractory Shapes's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2024 (148.90) to Mar. 2025 (130.19).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Refractory Shapes's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2025 was 1.40.
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.
Refractory Shapes's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2025 was 0.53.
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) 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.
Refractory Shapes's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2025 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.
Refractory Shapes's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2025 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.
Refractory Shapes Days Inventory Related Terms
Refractory Shapes Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Refractory Shapes'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:REFRACTORY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Refractory Shapes'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.
Refractory Shapes Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Refractory Shapes's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Refractory Shapes'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.
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a Days Inventory of 130.19 as of Mar. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Refractory Shapes and its competitors.
Is Refractory Shapes' Days Inventory too high?
Refractory Shapes' current Days Inventory is 130.19. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Refractory Shapes' value of 130.19 is 44.3% above this industry median. Overall, Refractory Shapes has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Refractory Shapes' Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
Refractory Shapes' Days Inventory of 130.19 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Refractory Shapes' value of 130.19 is 44.3% above this benchmark. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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. Refractory Shapes's current Days Inventory of 130.19 is 44.3% 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 Refractory Shapes and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Refractory Shapes's current Days Inventory is 130.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Refractory Shapes stock overvalued right now?
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a current Days Inventory of 130.19. The current Days Inventory is 130.19 and 44.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Refractory Shapes' overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY), the current Days Inventory is 130.19 as of Mar. 2025. 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.
Refractory Shapes Ltd is engaged in the production of special shapes, custom-made refractory shapes, and ceramic balls of low and medium purity with top quality and superior performance. The company manufactures bricks, castables, coating materials, high purity alumina catalyst bed supports, and ceramic balls. It serves industries including steel, refineries, fertilizers, petrochemicals, glass, and cement. The company has an international presence across multiple countries and is known for its quality, skilled workforce, and quality assurance.
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