The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) Days Inventory: 22.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Above Median


NSE:SCI The Shipping Corp of India Ltd NSE:SCI
72 GF Score
Price ₹301.75
GF Value ₹229.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is The Shipping of India Days Inventory?

The Shipping of India NSE:SCI -0.59% 72 Days Inventory is 22.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 13.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹229.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Transportation companies, The Shipping of India ranks worse than 62.48% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Shipping of India's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,737 Mil. The Shipping of India's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11,262 Mil. Hence, The Shipping of India's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Shipping of India's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SCI' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.59   Med: 13.26   Max: 19.27
Current: 17.06

During the past 13 years, The Shipping of India's highest Days Inventory was 19.27. The lowest was 11.59. And the median was 13.26.

NSE:SCI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
62.48% of 797 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4 vs NSE:SCI: 17.06

The Shipping of India's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (15.71) to Mar. 2026 (22.17). It might indicate that The Shipping of India's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. The Shipping of India's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.12.

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. The Shipping of India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.


The Shipping of India  (NSE:SCI) 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.

The Shipping of India'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.

The Shipping of India'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.


The Shipping of India Days Inventory Related Terms


The Shipping of India Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Shipping of India'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.

The Shipping of India Days Inventory Chart

The Shipping of India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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The Shipping of India 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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The Shipping of India Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, The Shipping of India'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.


The Shipping of India Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, The Shipping of India's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Shipping of India's Days Inventory falls into.


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The Shipping of India Days Inventory Calculation

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

The Shipping of India'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
=( (1927.6 + 2736.7) / 2 ) / 44178.2*365
=2332.15 / 44178.2*365
=19.27

The Shipping of India'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 + 2736.7) / 1 ) / 11262*365 / 4
=2736.7 / 11262*365 / 4
=22.17

* 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 22.17 mean?
The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) has a Days Inventory of 22.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Shipping of India and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 13.26. Over the past decade, The Shipping of India's Days Inventory has ranged from 11.59 to 19.27. According to the industry distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #498 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is The Shipping of India's Days Inventory too high?
The Shipping of India's current Days Inventory of 22.17 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 13.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.59 to a high of 19.27. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. The Shipping of India's value of 22.17 is 78.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #498 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Shipping of India has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Shipping of India's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #498 out of 797 companies for Days Inventory. This places The Shipping of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. The Shipping of India's value of 22.17 is 78.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Shipping of India's own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.59 to 19.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.26 vs. the industry median of 12.40, The Shipping of India 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 797 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. The Shipping of India's current Days Inventory of 22.17 is 78.8% 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 The Shipping of India and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Shipping of India's current Days Inventory is 22.17, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 13.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Shipping of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.10, compared to a current price of ₹301.75 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 22.17, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 13.26 and 78.8% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. The Shipping of India's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI), the current Days Inventory is 22.17 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 The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹301.75 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.10. GuruFocus considers The Shipping of India to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SCI:

  • Days Inventory: 22.17 (67% above median its 10-year median of 13.26)
  • GF Value™: ₹229.10 vs. price of ₹301.75 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.8% above the Transportation median (#498 of 797)

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


The Shipping of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 523598:India
Address 245, Madame Cama Road, Shipping House, Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
The Shipping Corp of India Ltd is engaged in the sea and coastal freight water transport business. The company's segments include Liner, Bulk, Tanker, Technical and Offshore service, and others. Its Liner segment includes break-bulk, container transport, passenger, and research vessels. The Bulk segment consists of dry bulk carriers. The tankers segment that derives the majority revenue comprises of crude and product carriers, gas carriers, and phosphoric acid carriers. The company's Technical and Offshore services segment covers owned offshore vessels and the other segment incorporates income earned from the maritime training institute. Its business operations are confined only to India.
72GF Score

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