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Shankar Lal Rampal Dye ChemNSE:SRD -1.88%48 Days Inventory is 10.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 12.79. GuruFocus rates NSE:SRD with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹118.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks better than 97.34% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.88.
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.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD) 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.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem'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.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem'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.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem Days Inventory Related Terms
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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:SRD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem'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.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem'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.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD) has a Days Inventory of 10.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 12.79. Over the past decade, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.04 to 38.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks #41 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's Days Inventory too high?
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's current Days Inventory of 10.27 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.04 to a high of 38.21. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's value of 10.27 is 87.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks #41 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks #41 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's value of 10.27 is 87.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.04 to 38.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.79 vs. the industry median of 80.51, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem 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 80.51, based on 1,541 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. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's current Days Inventory of 10.27 is 87.2% 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 Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's current Days Inventory is 10.27, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 12.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹118.05, compared to a current price of ₹39.22 — trading 66.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.27, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.79 and 87.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.51. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD), the current Days Inventory is 10.27 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 Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹39.22 is trading 66.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹118.05.
GuruFocus considers Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SRD:
Days Inventory: 10.27 (20% below median its 10-year median of 12.79)
GF Value™: ₹118.05 vs. price of ₹39.22 (66.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.2% below the Chemicals median (#41 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem Ltd is engaged in Trading in Dyes And Chemicals and allied products. The company is a trader, exporter, importer, and supplier of sulphur dyes, paraffin wax, phosphoric acid, sodium sulphide, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid monohydrate, phosphate chemicals, refined glycerine, and others. Its geographic revenue comes from Domestic Sales and Export Sales.
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