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Shah MetacorpNSE:SHAH -10.09%61 Days Inventory is 53.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 111.64. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHAH with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, Shah Metacorp ranks better than 83.02% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shah Metacorp's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹277 Mil. Shah Metacorp's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹471 Mil.
Hence, Shah Metacorp's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shah Metacorp's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHAH'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.59 Med: 111.64 Max: 255.51
Current: 44.36
During the past 13 years, Shah Metacorp's highest Days Inventory was 255.51. The lowest was 24.59. And the median was 111.64.
NSE:SHAH's Days Inventory is ranked better than 83.02% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.72
vs NSE:SHAH: 44.36
Shah Metacorp's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (20.74) to Mar. 2026 (53.61).
It might indicate that Shah Metacorp's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shah Metacorp's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.70.
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.
Shah Metacorp's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.
Shah Metacorp (NSE:SHAH) 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.
Shah Metacorp'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.
Shah Metacorp'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.
Shah Metacorp Days Inventory Related Terms
Shah Metacorp Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shah Metacorp'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.
NSE:SHAH vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shah Metacorp'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.
Shah Metacorp Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shah Metacorp's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shah Metacorp'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.
Shah Metacorp (NSE:SHAH) has a Days Inventory of 53.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shah Metacorp and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 111.64. Over the past decade, Shah Metacorp's Days Inventory has ranged from 24.59 to 255.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Shah Metacorp ranks #99 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Shah Metacorp's Days Inventory too high?
Shah Metacorp's current Days Inventory of 53.61 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 111.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.59 to a high of 255.51. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Shah Metacorp's value of 53.61 is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shah Metacorp ranks #99 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shah Metacorp has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shah Metacorp's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shah Metacorp ranks #99 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shah Metacorp in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Shah Metacorp's value of 53.61 is 38.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Shah Metacorp's own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.59 to 255.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 111.64 vs. the industry median of 86.72, Shah Metacorp 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.72, based on 583 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. Shah Metacorp's current Days Inventory of 53.61 is 38.2% 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 Shah Metacorp and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shah Metacorp's current Days Inventory is 53.61, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 111.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shah Metacorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shah Metacorp (NSE:SHAH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.92, compared to a current price of ₹4.10 — trading 40.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 53.61, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 111.64 and 38.2% below the Steel industry median of 86.72. Shah Metacorp's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Shah Metacorp (NSE:SHAH), the current Days Inventory is 53.61 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 Shah Metacorp (NSE:SHAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shah Metacorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹4.10 is trading 40.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.92.
GuruFocus considers Shah Metacorp to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SHAH:
Days Inventory: 53.61 (52% below median its 10-year median of 111.64)
GF Value™: ₹2.92 vs. price of ₹4.10 (40.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% below the Steel median (#99 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SHAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shah Metacorp Ltd manufactures, exports, and supplies Stainless Steel Long Products. The company's product portfolio includes Equal Angle bars, Bright bars, Flat bars, Flats (pata), and Ingots. The company operates in only one segment, being SS Products.
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