SanstarNSE:SANSTAR -0.40%48 Days Inventory is 27.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 23.92. GuruFocus rates NSE:SANSTAR with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Chemicals companies, Sanstar ranks better than 86.48% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sanstar's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹421 Mil. Sanstar's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,423 Mil.
Hence, Sanstar's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanstar's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SANSTAR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.5 Med: 23.92 Max: 43.74
Current: 38.58
During the past 6 years, Sanstar's highest Days Inventory was 43.74. The lowest was 6.50. And the median was 23.92.
NSE:SANSTAR's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.48% of 1538
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs NSE:SANSTAR: 38.58
Sanstar's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (28.45) to Mar. 2026 (27.01).
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sanstar's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.38.
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.
Sanstar's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.
Sanstar (NSE:SANSTAR) 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.
Sanstar'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.
Sanstar'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.
Sanstar Days Inventory Related Terms
Sanstar Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanstar'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 Chemicals subindustry, Sanstar'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.
Sanstar Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanstar's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanstar'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.
Sanstar (NSE:SANSTAR) has a Days Inventory of 27.01 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sanstar and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 23.92. Over the past decade, Sanstar's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.50 to 43.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanstar ranks #208 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Sanstar's Days Inventory too high?
Sanstar's current Days Inventory of 27.01 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 23.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.50 to a high of 43.74. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Sanstar's value of 27.01 is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanstar ranks #208 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanstar has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanstar's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanstar ranks #208 out of 1538 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sanstar in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Sanstar's value of 27.01 is 66.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanstar's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.50 to 43.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.92 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Sanstar 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,538 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. Sanstar's current Days Inventory of 27.01 is 66.5% 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 Sanstar and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanstar's current Days Inventory is 27.01, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 23.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanstar stock overvalued right now?
Sanstar (NSE:SANSTAR) has a current Days Inventory of 27.01. The current Days Inventory is 27.01, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 23.92 and 66.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Sanstar's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Sanstar (NSE:SANSTAR), the current Days Inventory is 27.01 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.
Sanstar Ltd is a manufacturer of plant-based products and ingredient solutions in India for food, animal nutrition, and other industrial applications. Its products include liquid glucose, dried glucose solids, maltodextrin powder, dextrose monohydrate, native maize starches, modified maize starches, and co-products like germs, gluten, fiber, and enriched protein, amongst others. The company operates in one business segment i.e. Corn Wet Milling comprising mainly the manufacture of starches, its derivatives, and by-product. Key revenue is generated from India.
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