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Sterling ToolsNSE:STERTOOLS -0.37%83 Days Inventory is 160.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 116.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:STERTOOLS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹335.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Sterling Tools ranks worse than 69.85% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sterling Tools's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,590 Mil. Sterling Tools's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹902 Mil.
Hence, Sterling Tools's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 160.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Tools's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STERTOOLS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.63 Med: 116.22 Max: 180.51
Current: 172.84
During the past 13 years, Sterling Tools's highest Days Inventory was 180.51. The lowest was 78.63. And the median was 116.22.
NSE:STERTOOLS's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 69.85% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51
vs NSE:STERTOOLS: 172.84
Sterling Tools's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (175.98) to Mar. 2026 (160.86).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sterling Tools's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
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.
Sterling Tools's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.
Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) 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.
Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools Days Inventory Related Terms
Sterling Tools Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Tools'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:STERTOOLS vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Tools's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) has a Days Inventory of 160.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sterling Tools and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 116.22. Over the past decade, Sterling Tools' Days Inventory has ranged from 78.63 to 180.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #2073 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Sterling Tools' Days Inventory too high?
Sterling Tools' current Days Inventory of 160.86 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 116.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.63 to a high of 180.51. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Sterling Tools' value of 160.86 is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #2073 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Tools has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Tools' Days Inventory compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #2073 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sterling Tools in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Sterling Tools' value of 160.86 is 34.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Tools' own Days Inventory has ranged from 78.63 to 180.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.22 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Sterling Tools 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 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. Sterling Tools's current Days Inventory of 160.86 is 34.6% 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 Sterling Tools and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Tools's current Days Inventory is 160.86, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 116.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Tools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹335.26, compared to a current price of ₹242.82 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 160.86, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 116.22 and 34.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Sterling Tools' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS), the current Days Inventory is 160.86 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹242.82 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹335.26.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Tools to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STERTOOLS:
Days Inventory: 160.86 (38% above median its 10-year median of 116.22)
GF Value™: ₹335.26 vs. price of ₹242.82 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% above the Industrial Products median (#2073 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STERTOOLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Tools Ltd engages in the manufacture and trade of high tensile cold forged fasteners. The firm offers its products in various categories namely Standard Fasteners, Special Fasteners, Chassis Fasteners, and Engine Fasteners. Its products include bolts, nuts, screws, washers of iron and steel, and cold-forged high-tensile fasteners for automobiles, general engineering, consumer durables, railways, and the auto replacement industry. The company has Automotive components as the only operating segment Geographically, the majority of the revenue comes from India.
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