Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) Days Inventory: 126.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median

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NSE:SANDUMA Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Ltd NSE:SANDUMA
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Price ₹198.91
GF Value ₹303.97
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What is Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Days Inventory?

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores NSE:SANDUMA -0.70% 75 Days Inventory is 126.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 223.25. GuruFocus rates NSE:SANDUMA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹303.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks worse than 82.65% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,725 Mil. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,271 Mil. Hence, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 126.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SANDUMA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.65   Med: 223.25   Max: 722.27
Current: 157.57

During the past 13 years, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's highest Days Inventory was 722.27. The lowest was 82.65. And the median was 223.25.

NSE:SANDUMA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
82.65% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs NSE:SANDUMA: 157.57

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (162.72) to Mar. 2026 (126.96).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.

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. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores  (NSE:SANDUMA) 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.

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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.

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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.


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Days Inventory Related Terms


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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.

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Days Inventory Chart

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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:SANDUMA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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.


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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
=( (9519.2 + 8724.8) / 2 ) / 21333.8*365
=9122 / 21333.8*365
=156.07

Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores'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 + 8724.8) / 1 ) / 6270.6*365 / 4
=8724.8 / 6270.6*365 / 4
=126.96

* 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 126.96 mean?
Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) has a Days Inventory of 126.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 223.25. Over the past decade, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' Days Inventory has ranged from 82.65 to 722.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks #481 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' Days Inventory too high?
Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' current Days Inventory of 126.96 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 223.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.65 to a high of 722.27. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' value of 126.96 is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks #481 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores ranks #481 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' value of 126.96 is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' own Days Inventory has ranged from 82.65 to 722.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 223.25 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores has consistently been above 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. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's current Days Inventory of 126.96 is 46.7% 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores 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. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores's current Days Inventory is 126.96, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 223.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹303.97, compared to a current price of ₹198.91 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 126.96, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 223.25 and 46.7% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA), the current Days Inventory is 126.96 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 Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores (NSE:SANDUMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹198.91 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹303.97. GuruFocus considers Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SANDUMA:

  • Days Inventory: 126.96 (43% below median its 10-year median of 223.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹303.97 vs. price of ₹198.91 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.7% above the Steel median (#481 of 582)

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


Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Business Description

Other Exchanges 504918:India
Address Bellary Road, Sandur House, No.9, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560 080
Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Ltd is a mining company. It is engaged in the mining of manganese and iron ores in Deogiri village of Sandur taluk, Ballari District, Karnataka. The Company is also engaged in the manufacture of ferroalloys, and coke and energy at Vyasanakere, Hosapete. Its operating segment includes Mining and Ferroalloys, and Coke and Energy. The company generates maximum revenue from the Mining segment. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from within India.
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