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S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -1.53%67 Days Inventory is 87.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 225.57. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹266.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks worse than 87.22% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). S Chand and Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,634 Mil. S Chand and Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,698 Mil.
Hence, S Chand and Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 183.57 Med: 225.57 Max: 365.14
Current: 218.03
During the past 13 years, S Chand and Co's highest Days Inventory was 365.14. The lowest was 183.57. And the median was 225.57.
NSE:SCHAND's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 87.22% of 665
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7
vs NSE:SCHAND: 218.03
S Chand and Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (84.56) to Mar. 2026 (87.80).
It might indicate that S Chand and Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
S Chand and Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.
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.
S Chand and Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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.
S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co Days Inventory Related Terms
S Chand and Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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 Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Days Inventory of 87.80 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 225.57. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 183.57 to 365.14. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #580 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is S Chand and Co's Days Inventory too high?
S Chand and Co's current Days Inventory of 87.80 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 225.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 183.57 to a high of 365.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. S Chand and Co's value of 87.80 is 205.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #580 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #580 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places S Chand and Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. S Chand and Co's value of 87.80 is 205.9% above this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 183.57 to 365.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 225.57 vs. the industry median of 28.70, S Chand and Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 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. S Chand and Co's current Days Inventory of 87.80 is 205.9% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Days Inventory is 87.80, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 225.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹266.56, compared to a current price of ₹149.79 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 87.80, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 225.57 and 205.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Days Inventory is 87.80 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹149.79 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹266.56.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Days Inventory: 87.80 (61% below median its 10-year median of 225.57)
GF Value™: ₹266.56 vs. price of ₹149.79 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#580 of 665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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