Star CementNSE:STARCEMENT +0.63%83 Days Inventory is 128.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 125.53. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARCEMENT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹267.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Star Cement ranks worse than 75.26% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Star Cement's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,656 Mil. Star Cement's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,295 Mil.
Hence, Star Cement's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 128.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Cement's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STARCEMENT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.82 Med: 125.53 Max: 161.25
Current: 161.25
During the past 11 years, Star Cement's highest Days Inventory was 161.25. The lowest was 78.82. And the median was 125.53.
NSE:STARCEMENT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 75.26% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21
vs NSE:STARCEMENT: 161.25
Star Cement's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (140.79) to Mar. 2026 (128.95).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Star Cement's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.
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.
Star Cement's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) 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.
Star Cement'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.
Star Cement'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.
Star Cement Days Inventory Related Terms
Star Cement Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Cement'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:STARCEMENT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Star Cement'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.
Star Cement Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Cement's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Cement'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.
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) has a Days Inventory of 128.95 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Star Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 125.53. Over the past decade, Star Cement's Days Inventory has ranged from 78.82 to 161.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #295 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Star Cement's Days Inventory too high?
Star Cement's current Days Inventory of 128.95 is near median its 10-year median of 125.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.82 to a high of 161.25. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Star Cement's value of 128.95 is 42.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #295 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Cement has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Cement's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #295 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Star Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Star Cement's value of 128.95 is 42.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Cement's own Days Inventory has ranged from 78.82 to 161.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 125.53 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Star Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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. Star Cement's current Days Inventory of 128.95 is 42.9% 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 Star Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Cement's current Days Inventory is 128.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 125.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹267.80, compared to a current price of ₹209.69 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 128.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 125.53 and 42.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Star Cement's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT), the current Days Inventory is 128.95 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹209.69 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹267.80.
GuruFocus considers Star Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STARCEMENT:
Days Inventory: 128.95 (near median its 10-year median of 125.53)
GF Value™: ₹267.80 vs. price of ₹209.69 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% above the Building Materials median (#295 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARCEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Cement Ltd is a cement company. It offers Cement and Cement linker products. The group markets clinker to different grinding units in North East India and parts of Eastern India. Its product range comprises ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement, and Portland slag cement, among others. The company sells its products in India. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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