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Sunflag Iron & Steel CoNSE:SUNFLAG +1.71%75 Days Inventory is 148.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 118.63. GuruFocus rates NSE:SUNFLAG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹259.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co ranks worse than 76.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SUNFLAG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.3 Med: 118.63 Max: 146.23
Current: 140.25
During the past 13 years, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's highest Days Inventory was 146.23. The lowest was 97.30. And the median was 118.63.
NSE:SUNFLAG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 76.8% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs NSE:SUNFLAG: 140.25
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (153.13) to Mar. 2026 (148.20).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.
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.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co (NSE:SUNFLAG) 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.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co'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.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co'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.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co 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:SUNFLAG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co'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.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunflag Iron & Steel Co'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.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co (NSE:SUNFLAG) has a Days Inventory of 148.20 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sunflag Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 118.63. Over the past decade, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 97.30 to 146.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co ranks #447 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 148.20 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 118.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.30 to a high of 146.23. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's value of 148.20 is 71.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co ranks #447 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co ranks #447 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sunflag Iron & Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's value of 148.20 is 71.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 97.30 to 146.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 118.63 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 148.20 is 71.2% 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 Sunflag Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory is 148.20, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 118.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunflag Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co (NSE:SUNFLAG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹259.02, compared to a current price of ₹353.00 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 148.20, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 118.63 and 71.2% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Sunflag Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sunflag Iron & Steel Co (NSE:SUNFLAG), the current Days Inventory is 148.20 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 Sunflag Iron & Steel Co (NSE:SUNFLAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹353.00 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹259.02.
GuruFocus considers Sunflag Iron & Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SUNFLAG:
Days Inventory: 148.20 (25% above median its 10-year median of 118.63)
GF Value™: ₹259.02 vs. price of ₹353.00 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% above the Steel median (#447 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SUNFLAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling special steel rolled products. The company offers rolled steel bars and wires, round steel bars and coils, round cornered steel bars and coils, flat steel bars, and more. It has only one operating segment, i.e., Iron and Steel Business, and operations are mainly within India.
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