Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) Days Inventory: 112.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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NSE:SARDAEN Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd NSE:SARDAEN
93 GF Score
Price ₹512.30
GF Value ₹531.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sarda Energy & Minerals Days Inventory?

Sarda Energy & Minerals NSE:SARDAEN +2.00% 93 Days Inventory is 112.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 96.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:SARDAEN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹531.97 (Fairly Valued). Among 582 Steel companies, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks worse than 57.22% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sarda Energy & Minerals's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,942 Mil. Sarda Energy & Minerals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,469 Mil. Hence, Sarda Energy & Minerals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 112.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sarda Energy & Minerals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SARDAEN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 86.65   Med: 96.02   Max: 133.33
Current: 95.38

During the past 13 years, Sarda Energy & Minerals's highest Days Inventory was 133.33. The lowest was 86.65. And the median was 96.02.

NSE:SARDAEN's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.22% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs NSE:SARDAEN: 95.38

Sarda Energy & Minerals's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (100.92) to Mar. 2026 (112.02). It might indicate that Sarda Energy & Minerals's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sarda Energy & Minerals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.

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. Sarda Energy & Minerals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.


Sarda Energy & Minerals  (NSE:SARDAEN) 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.

Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.

Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.


Sarda Energy & Minerals Days Inventory Related Terms


Sarda Energy & Minerals Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.

Sarda Energy & Minerals Days Inventory Chart

Sarda Energy & Minerals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Sarda Energy & Minerals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 100.92 93.59 82.44 86.20 112.02

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

For the Steel subindustry, Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.


Sarda Energy & Minerals Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sarda Energy & Minerals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sarda Energy & Minerals's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sarda Energy & Minerals Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sarda Energy & Minerals'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
=( (8087.8 + 7941.8) / 2 ) / 29179.9*365
=8014.8 / 29179.9*365
=100.25

Sarda Energy & Minerals'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 + 7941.8) / 1 ) / 6469.3*365 / 4
=7941.8 / 6469.3*365 / 4
=112.02

* 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 112.02 mean?
Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) has a Days Inventory of 112.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sarda Energy & Minerals and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 96.02. Over the past decade, Sarda Energy & Minerals' Days Inventory has ranged from 86.65 to 133.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #333 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Sarda Energy & Minerals' Days Inventory too high?
Sarda Energy & Minerals' current Days Inventory of 112.02 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 96.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.65 to a high of 133.33. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Sarda Energy & Minerals' value of 112.02 is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #333 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarda Energy & Minerals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarda Energy & Minerals' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #333 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sarda Energy & Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Sarda Energy & Minerals' value of 112.02 is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarda Energy & Minerals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 86.65 to 133.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.02 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Sarda Energy & Minerals 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. Sarda Energy & Minerals's current Days Inventory of 112.02 is 29.4% 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals 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. Sarda Energy & Minerals's current Days Inventory is 112.02, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 96.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarda Energy & Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹531.97, compared to a current price of ₹512.30 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 112.02, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 96.02 and 29.4% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Sarda Energy & Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN), the current Days Inventory is 112.02 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarda Energy & Minerals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹512.30 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹531.97. GuruFocus considers Sarda Energy & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SARDAEN:

  • Days Inventory: 112.02 (17% above median its 10-year median of 96.02)
  • GF Value™: ₹531.97 vs. price of ₹512.30 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100
  • Industry Position: 29.4% above the Steel median (#333 of 582)

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


Sarda Energy & Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges 504614:India
Address Industrial Growth Center, Siltara, Raipur, CT, IND, 493 111
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd is an Indian based company has integrated steel manufacturing facility starting from iron ore mining to the finished steel in the form of wire rod and H.B. wire and also through its subsidiary engaged in the business of generation of power. It is also provides manufacturer and exporter of Ferro Alloys and promoted hydropower projects through SPVs. The group operates in the business segment of Steel, Ferro Alloys, and Power. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Steel segment. The company's products include Pellets, Sponge Iron (DRI), Steel Billets & Wire Rods, Ferro Alloys, Power, and Eco-Bricks Mining.
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